Product description
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary 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.
Specifications
| Product ID / ISBN / EAN | 9780008612696 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | Paperback |
| Condition | New |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 25 May 2023 |
| Number of Pages | 240 |
| Width | 17.8 cm |
| Height | 11.0 cm |
| Depth | 1.7 cm |