George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Why I Write, the first in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell describes his journey to becoming a writer, and his movement from writing poems to short stories to the essays, fiction and non-fiction we remember him for. He also discusses what he sees as the ‘four great motives for writing’ – ‘sheer egoism’, ‘aesthetic enthusiasm’, ‘historical impulse’ and ‘political purpose’ – and considers the importance of keeping these in balance. Why I Write is a unique opportunity to look into Orwell’s mind, and it grants the reader an entirely different vantage point from which to consider the rest of the great writer’s oeuvre. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times

A collection of George Orwell's previously unpublished letters, documents and photographs.

Step into the heart of revolutionary Spain with George Orwell's powerful account, Homage to Catalonia. In this poignant narrative, Orwell recounts his firsthand experiences fighting in the Spanish Civil War, offering a vivid and deeply personal perspective on the political and social upheaval of the time. Orwell’s writing brings to life the intense struggles, challenges, and betrayals he witnessed as he joined the militia in Catalonia. With sharp clarity, he paints a stark picture of the ideological divides that tore the country apart, and the complexities of war that blurred the lines between friend and foe.But here's the twist that will captivate you: What does Orwell’s experience reveal about the nature of truth, power, and the human spirit during times of war? Can we learn from the past to avoid repeating its mistakes? This extraordinary memoir offers a rare look into the realities of war, filled with unflinching honesty and a deep sense of humanism. Through Orwell’s eyes, the reader gains an intimate understanding of the personal costs of conflict and the difficult choices soldiers had to make. Are you ready to witness the raw, unfiltered truths of war as seen through the eyes of one of history's most influential writers?Dare to immerse yourself in the brutal honesty of Homage to Catalonia and experience a unique chapter of history that continues to resonate today. Purchase it now, and begin your journey through Orwell’s compelling narrative of war, ideology, and survival.

This is a dystopian social science fiction novel and morality tale. The novel is set in the year 1984, a fictional future in which most of the world has been destroyed by unending war, constant government monitoring, historical revisionism, and propaganda. The totalitarian superstate Oceania, ruled by the Party and known as Airstrip One, now includes Great Britain as a province. The Party uses the Thought Police to repress individuality and critical thought. Big Brother, the tyrannical ruler of Oceania, enjoys a strong personality cult that was created by the party's overzealous brainwashing methods. Winston Smith, the main character, is a hard-working and skilled member of the Ministry of Truth's Outer Party who secretly despises the Party and harbors rebellious fantasies.

George Orwell's story told in full, with a light touch and copious illustrations

Beginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell’s entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious profession of being a critic, from freedom of the press to what patriotism really means. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

Celebrating the seventieth anniversary of Coming up for Air and the sixtieth anniversary of 1984.

Good Press Publishing presents the George Orwell Collection, compiled of the greatest novels, poems, essays and autobiographical works of this great visionary:_x000D_ Novels:_x000D_ Burmese Days_x000D_ A Clergyman's Daughter_x000D_ Keep the Aspidistra Flying_x000D_ Coming Up for Air_x000D_ Animal Farm_x000D_ 1984_x000D_ Poetry:_x000D_ Awake! Young Men of England_x000D_ Kitchener_x000D_ Our Hearts Are Married, But We Are Too Young_x000D_ The Pagan_x000D_ Poem from Burma_x000D_ The Lesser Evil_x000D_ Romance_x000D_ Summer-like for an Instant_x000D_ The Italian Soldier Shook My Hand..._x000D_ Reflections on War and Society:_x000D_ Spilling the Spanish Beans_x000D_ Not Counting Niggers_x000D_ Prophecies of Fascism_x000D_ Wells, Hitler and the World State_x000D_ Looking Back on the Spanish War_x000D_ Who Are the War Criminals?_x000D_ Future of a Ruined Germany_x000D_ Revenge is Sour_x000D_ You and the Atomic Bomb_x000D_ Notes on Nationalism_x000D_ Catastrophic Gradualism_x000D_ Freedom of the Park_x000D_ How the Poor Die_x000D_ In Front of Your Nose_x000D_ Thoughts on England:_x000D_ Democracy in the British Army_x000D_ The Lion and the Unicorn_x000D_ Antisemitism in Britain_x000D_ In Defence of English Cooking_x000D_ Decline of the English Murder_x000D_ Politics and the English Language_x000D_ Views on Literature, Art & Famous Men:_x000D_ In Defence of the Novel_x000D_ Notes on the Way_x000D_ Charles Dickens_x000D_ Literature and Totalitarianism_x000D_ The Art of Donald Mcgill_x000D_ Rudyard Kipling_x000D_ W. B. Yeats_x000D_ Mark Twain—the Licensed Jester_x000D_ Lear, Tolstoy and the Fool_x000D_ Writers and Leviathan_x000D_ Reflections on Gandhi..._x000D_ Book Reviews:_x000D_ Mein Kampf_x000D_ The Totalitarian Enemy..._x000D_ Miscellaneous Writings:_x000D_ A Farthing Newspaper_x000D_ The Spike_x000D_ Boys' Weeklies and Frank Richards's Reply_x000D_ Poetry and the Microphone_x000D_ The Sporting Spirit..._x000D_ Autobiographical Works:_x000D_ A Hanging_x000D_ Down and Out in Paris and London_x000D_ Bookshop Memories_x000D_ Shooting an Elephant_x000D_ The Road to Wigan Pier_x000D_ Homage to Catalonia_x000D_ Marrakech_x000D_ Why I Write...

Spanning a period of 20 months, this volume is part of The Complete Works of George Orwell, available as a separate book. It includes essays, film, book and theatre reviews and the transcripts of a series of broadcasts on literary criticism.