Why I write
Whether puncturing the lies of politicians, wittily dissecting the English character or telling unpalatable truths about war, Orwell's timeless, uncompromising essays are more relevant, entertaining and essential than ever in today's era of spin.
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| Orwell, George, 1903-1950 > Authorship. English essays > 20th century. Authorship. |
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| Essays. |
- ISBN: 9780141019000
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Physical Description
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119 pages ; 18 cm. - Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2004.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This collection first published in Penguin Books (U.K.) 2004."--Title page verso. "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind"--Cover. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Why I write -- The lion and the unicorn -- A hanging -- Politics and the English language. |