A Collection of Essays
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 21, 1970
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- Who it’s for
- Orwell moves from the business of writing to schooling, war, and empire with unsparing clarity.
- Themes
- Writing and language, British imperialism, Spanish Civil War
- Genres
- Essay Collections, Political Writing, Philosophy Writing
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A clear-eyed, uncompromising collection of essays from the "conscience of his generation" and the author of 1984 (V. S. Pritchett). One of the most thought-provoking and vivid essayists of the twentieth century, George Orwell fought the injustices of his time with singular vigor through pen and paper. In this selection of essays, he ranges from reflections on his boyhood schooling and the profession of writing to his views on the Spanish Civil War and British imperialism.
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The works collected here include “Such, Such Were the Joys,” “Shooting an Elephant,” “Politics and the English Language,” and “Why I Write.” Perfect for those new to Orwell’s work and a wonderful compilation for the experienced Orwell reader, A Collection of Essays is an invaluable anthology.
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Orwell moves from the business of writing to schooling, war, and empire with unsparing clarity.
Come here for
- A sharp-eyed take on writing and political language
- Essays that bring personal reflection into contact with public life
Expect
- A range spanning boyhood schooling, the Spanish Civil War, and British imperialism
- Direct, uncompromising argument alongside reflection
Where it sits
| Essay Collections | 93% |
|---|---|
| Political Writing | 43% |
| Philosophy Writing | 35% |
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Publisher categories
- World War II History
- 20th-Century History
- European Collections
- German Literary Collections
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- Essay Collections
- Literary Criticism Reference
- 20th-Century Literary Criticism
- Literature & History
- Authors
- George Orwell
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 21, 1970
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Writing and language · British imperialism · Spanish Civil War
- Reading lane
- World War II History