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.
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.
- ISBN10 0156186004
- ISBN13 9780156186001
- Publish Date 10 May 2021 (first published 21 October 1970)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 October 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Mariner Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 336
- Language English