2021 Facsimile of six novels written by Orwell. Originally published between 1934 and 1949, the works included in this Omnibus edition are: ANIMAL FARM; BURMESE DAYS; A CLERGYMAN'S DAUGHTER; COMING UP FOR AIR; KEEP THE ASPIDISTRA FLYING, NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR. ANIMAL FARM A searing satire upon dictatorship in which the pigs, leaders of the animals' revolution against the humans, make their famous declaration "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." BURMESE DAYS Based on Orwell's experiences in the mid-l 920s as a police officer in Burma, this is an unsparingly realistic novel about East meeting West. A CLERGYMAN'S DAUGHTER She spends an evening with the local atheist and seducer, loses her memory and joins a band of tramps, before returning to the routine of good works. COMING UP FOR AIR A brilliant and amusing indictment of the failings and follies of the British way of life. KEEP THE ASPIDISTRA FLYING Gordon Comstock, poet and Angry Young Man of the 30s, walks out of a good job and ultimately into penury. NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR Orwell's vision of totalitarian terror under Big Brother has become an enduring classic and an iconic work of fiction.
George Orwell
George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair in 1903, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. He is best known for his works "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four," which are both powerful critiques of totalitarianism and authoritarianism. Orwell's writing style is characterized by clarity, precision, and a sharp wit, making his works accessible and thought-provoking for readers.
Orwell's contributions to literature include his exploration of political and social issues, as well as his commitment to truth and honesty in writing. His works have had a lasting impact on the dystopian and political fiction genres, influencing countless authors and thinkers. "Nineteen Eighty-Four" in particular has become a classic of modern literature, with its portrayal of a bleak and oppressive future society resonating with readers around the world. Orwell's legacy as a writer and social critic continues to be celebrated and studied today for its enduring relevance and insight.
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