Selected Essays (Paperback)

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘When I was about sixteen I suddenly discovered the joy of mere words’ Best known for his remarkable novels Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell’s essay writings throughout the 1930s and 40s are just as compelling. From ‘Why I Write’ to ‘Shooting an Elephant’ and ‘A Hanging’, his observations offer contemporary readers a snapshot of Britain during some of its most turbulent decades. This collection, ranging from Orwell’s experiences as a police officer in South-East Asia to opinion pieces on British political unrest and the horrors of war, is a selection of his most acclaimed essays, which continue to be revered today for their originality and insight.

General

Imprint:	Harperpress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Collins Classics
Release date:	June 2023
Authors:	George Orwell
Dimensions:	178 x 111 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-861269-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	0-00-861269-2
Barcode:	9780008612696

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