Download or read book George Orwell s Perverse Humanity written by Glenn Burgess and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-04-06 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to focus primarily on George Orwell's ideas about free speech and related matters – freedom of the press, the writer's freedom of expression, honesty and truthfulness – and, in particular, the ways in which they are linked to his political vision of socialism. Orwell is today claimed by the Left and Right, by neo-conservatives and neo-socialists. How is that possible? Part of the answer, as Glenn Burgess reveals, is that Orwell was an odd sort of socialist. The development of Orwell's socialism was, from the start, conditioned by his individualist and liberal commitments. The hopes he attached to socialism were for a fairer, more equal world that would permit human freedom and individuality to flourish, completing, not destroying, the work of liberalism. Freedom of thought was a central part of this, and its defence and use were essential parts of the struggle to ensure that socialism developed in a liberal, humane form that did not follow the totalitarian path of Soviet communism. Written in celebration of Orwell's dictum, 'We hold that the most perverse human being is more interesting than the most orthodox gramophone record,' George Orwell's Perverse Humanity is a portrait of Orwell that captures these themes and provides a new understanding of him as a political thinker and activist. Based on archival research and new materials that affirm his work as an activist for freedom, it also uncovers a socialist ideology that has been obscured in just the way that the author feared it would be – associated in many people's minds with totalitarian unfreedom.

Download or read book The Ultimate George Orwell Collection written by George Orwell and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 2804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this unique and meticulously edited George Orwell collection: Novels: Burmese Days A Clergyman's Daughter Keep the Aspidistra Flying Coming Up for Air Animal Farm 1984 Poetry: Awake! Young Men of England Kitchener Our Hearts Are Married, But We Are Too Young The Pagan Poem from Burma The Lesser Evil Romance Summer-like for an Instant The Italian Soldier Shook My Hand... Reflections on War and Society: Spilling the Spanish Beans Not Counting Niggers Prophecies of Fascism Wells, Hitler and the World State Looking Back on the Spanish War Who Are the War Criminals? Future of a Ruined Germany Revenge is Sour You and the Atomic Bomb Notes on Nationalism Catastrophic Gradualism Freedom of the Park How the Poor Die In Front of Your Nose Thoughts on England: Democracy in the British Army The Lion and the Unicorn Antisemitism in Britain In Defence of English Cooking Decline of the English Murder Politics and the English Language Views on Literature, Art & Famous Men: In Defence of the Novel Notes on the Way Charles Dickens Charles Reade Inside The Whale Literature and Totalitarianism The Art of Donald Mcgill Rudyard Kipling W. B. Yeats Mark Twain—the Licensed Jester Raffles and Miss Blandish Arthur Koestler Notes on Salvador Dali Lear, Tolstoy and the Fool Writers and Leviathan Reflections on Gandhi... Book Reviews: Mein Kampf The Totalitarian Enemy by Franz Borkenau... Miscellaneous Writings: A Farthing Newspaper The Spike Boys' Weeklies and Frank Richards's Reply Poetry and the Microphone The Sporting Spirit... Autobiographical Works: A Hanging Down and Out in Paris and London Bookshop Memories Shooting an Elephant The Road to Wigan Pier Homage to Catalonia Marrakech Why I Write...

Download or read book Why I Write written by George Orwell and published by Renard Press Ltd. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book George Orwell Complete Works written by George Orwell and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 2801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat 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...

Download or read book The Essential Works of George Orwell written by George Orwell and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 2801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents the George Orwell Collection -the greatest novels, poems, essays and autobiographical works of this great visionary in one volume: Novels: Burmese Days A Clergyman's Daughter Keep the Aspidistra Flying Coming Up for Air Animal Farm 1984 Poetry: Awake! Young Men of England Kitchener Our Hearts Are Married, But We Are Too Young The Pagan Poem from Burma The Lesser Evil Romance Summer-like for an Instant The Italian Soldier Shook My Hand... Reflections on War and Society: Spilling the Spanish Beans Not Counting Niggers Prophecies of Fascism Wells, Hitler and the World State Looking Back on the Spanish War Who Are the War Criminals? Future of a Ruined Germany Revenge is Sour You and the Atomic Bomb Notes on Nationalism Catastrophic Gradualism Freedom of the Park How the Poor Die In Front of Your Nose Thoughts on England: Democracy in the British Army The Lion and the Unicorn Antisemitism in Britain In Defence of English Cooking Decline of the English Murder Politics and the English Language Views on Literature, Art & Famous Men: In Defence of the Novel Notes on the Way Charles Dickens Literature and Totalitarianism The Art of Donald Mcgill Rudyard Kipling W. B. Yeats Mark Twain—the Licensed Jester Lear, Tolstoy and the Fool Writers and Leviathan Reflections on Gandhi... Book Reviews: Mein Kampf The Totalitarian Enemy... Miscellaneous Writings: A Farthing Newspaper The Spike Boys' Weeklies and Frank Richards's Reply Poetry and the Microphone The Sporting Spirit... Autobiographical Works: A Hanging Down and Out in Paris and London Bookshop Memories Shooting an Elephant The Road to Wigan Pier Homage to Catalonia Marrakech Why I Write...

Download or read book George Orwell The Complete Novels The Greatest Novelists of All Time Book 7 written by George Orwell and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-23 with total page 1303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'George Orwell: The Complete Novels', readers are immersed in Orwell's compelling literary style marked by stark social commentary and vivid dystopian visions. From the thought-provoking political allegory of 'Animal Farm' to the chilling portrayal of totalitarianism in '1984', Orwell's novels continue to resonate with readers due to their timeless themes of power, control, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through his masterful storytelling and uncompromising honesty, Orwell offers a profound critique of society that remains relevant in today's world. George Orwell's work is a testament to his enduring influence as one of the most important authors of the 20th century, whose writings continue to inspire readers and spark essential conversations about politics and humanity. 'George Orwell: The Complete Novels' is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of society and the power of literature to challenge the status quo and provoke critical thinking.

Download or read book 1984 written by George Orwell and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-04-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Orwell's 1984 is one of the most influential novels of the 20th century: a work of biting political satire, echoing the tumultuous years after World War II. In his previous work, Animal Farm [1945], Orwell had examined the mechanisms of Stalinism through an allegory of animals revolting against their human owner. In 1984 [1949], he extends the view into the future: The country of Oceania has implemented a society of control, hostile to freedom and humanity at all levels, especially in and as language. Constant surveillance prevails - »Big Brother Is Watching you« - and any deviation is ruthlessly punished. Few works of literature have had an impact equalling 1984. Orwell s uncanny ability to predict societal trends makes it as relevant today as when it was first published. GEORGE ORWELL was born in India in 1903, and died in London in 1950. As a journalist, critic, and author, he was a keen observer of his time and its political conditions and consequences.

Download or read book Nineteen Eighty Four written by George Orwell and published by Everyman's Library. This book was released on 2009-01-14 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nineteen Eighty-Four revealed George Orwell as one of the twentieth century’s greatest mythmakers. While the totalitarian system that provoked him into writing it has since passed into oblivion, his harrowing cautionary tale of a man trapped in a political nightmare has had the opposite fate: its relevance and power to disturb our complacency seem to grow decade by decade. In Winston Smith’s desperate struggle to free himself from an all-encompassing, malevolent state, Orwell zeroed in on tendencies apparent in every modern society, and made vivid the universal predicament of the individual. (Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) From the Hardcover edition.

Download or read book Nineteen Eighty Four written by George Orwell and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the essential edition of the essential book of modern times, 1984, now annotated for students with an introduction by D. J. Taylor. Ever since its publication in 1948, George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian regime where Big Brother controls its citizens like 'a boot stamping on a human face' has become a touchstone for human freedom, and one of the most widely-read books in the world. In this new annotated edition Orwell's biographer D. J. Taylor elucidates the full meaning of this timeless satire, explaining contemporary references in the novel, placing it in the context of Orwell's life, elaborating on his extraordinary use of language and explaining the terms such as Newspeak, Doublethink and Room 101 that have become familiar phrases today.

Download or read book George Orwell Collection Politics The English Language Shooting An Elephant A Hanging written by George Orwell and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Explore the nuances of language and politics with “Politics and the English Language by George Orwell.” In this thought-provoking essay, Orwell dissects the power dynamics inherent in language, exposing the manipulation of words for political purposes. A timeless exploration of the impact of language on thought and the importance of clarity in communication. Book 2: Witness the moral complexities of colonialism in “Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell.” Orwell recounts his experiences as a colonial police officer in Burma, grappling with the internal conflict between personal ethics and imperial obligations. This poignant essay delves into the themes of power, conformity, and the consequences of wielding authority in a foreign land. Book 3: Confront the grim realities of capital punishment in “A Hanging by George Orwell.” Orwell provides a vivid and visceral account of an execution in a Burmese prison, prompting readers to reflect on the dehumanizing nature of the act. This powerful essay raises profound questions about morality, justice, and the human capacity for empathy. Delve into the incisive essays of George Orwell, where each piece offers a unique perspective on the complexities of language, power, and morality. From the critical examination of political discourse in "Politics and the English Language" to the moral dilemmas presented in "Shooting an Elephant" and "A Hanging," Orwell's collection challenges readers to engage with the social and ethical dimensions of the human experience.

Download or read book Best Of George Orwell Calssic Collection 1984 Animal Farm The Road to Wigan Pier Down and Out in Paris London Set of 4 Books written by George Orwell and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Immerse yourself in the dystopian masterpiece “1984 by George Orwell.” Orwell's chilling vision of a totalitarian society explores themes of surveillance, propaganda, and the consequences of unchecked power. A timeless classic that continues to resonate with its stark warnings about the erosion of individual freedoms. Book 2: Explore the allegorical brilliance of “Animal Farm by George Orwell.” In this satirical novella, Orwell uses a farm and its animals to metaphorically depict the complexities of political ideologies and the corrupting influence of power. An insightful and thought-provoking narrative that remains relevant in its commentary on human nature and governance. Book 3: Witness the harsh realities of working-class life in “The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell.” Orwell's social commentary takes readers on a journey through the industrial heartland of England, exposing the stark conditions faced by coal miners and their families. A poignant exploration of social injustice and inequality. Book 4: Experience the raw honesty of “Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell.” Orwell's firsthand account of poverty and survival in two major European cities offers a stark portrayal of the human condition. This compelling narrative immerses readers in the struggles of the disenfranchised, providing a powerful commentary on societal structures and compassion. Delve into the thought-provoking and impactful works of George Orwell with this classic collection. Each book, whether the dystopian warning of "1984," the allegorical brilliance of "Animal Farm," the social commentary in "The Road to Wigan Pier," or the raw honesty of "Down and Out in Paris and London," offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human society and the enduring relevance of Orwell's insights.

Download or read book George Orwell 1984 Original English Edition written by George Orwell and published by eClassica. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London, in the year 1984: The world is divided into three constantly warring superstates – Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia. In Oceania, of which Britain is a part, the Party’s power is absolute. Every action, word, gesture and thought is monitored under the watchful eye of Big Brother and the Thought Police. In the ›Ministry of Truth‹, the Party’s Propaganda Department, Winston Smith’s job is to edit and rewrite history, to meet the needs of the government. With every lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. As Winston falls in love with Julia, they begin to question the system, and expose themselfes to immense danger ... Since its first publication in 1949, George Orwell’s haunting prophecy has been the definitive dystopian novel and one of the most influential works of the 20th century.

Download or read book George Orwell and the Human Tension Resource and Repression written by Glenn David Price and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book George Orwell written by Thomas Cushman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year 2003 was the 100th anniversary of the birth of George Orwell, one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century. Orwell's books are assigned today in over 60,000 classrooms annually. In this book essays by prominent writers and scholars explain why his impact continues in a world much changed from his own. The essays explore new aspects of Orwell's life and work and his continuing relevance for the interpretation of modern social, political, and cultural affairs. Thematic topics include: the use and abuse of 1984; ideas, ideologues, and intellectuals; biography and autobiography; literary and stylistic analyses; and the reception of Orwell's work abroad. The volume is an ideal secondary source for those who continue to be influenced by Orwell's insights and for teachers of Orwell's work. Contributors: Christopher Hitchens, Jonathan Rose, Ian Williams, Morris Dickstein, John Rodden, Thomas Cushman, Ronald F. Thiemann, Lawrence Rosenwald, Todd Gitlin, Erika Gottlieb, Dennis Wrong, Daphne Patai, Jim Sleeper, William Cain, Lynette Hunter, Margery Sabin, Vladimir Shalpentokh, Miquel Berga, Gilbert Bonifas, Robert Conquest.

Download or read book George Orwell Updated Edition written by Harold Bloom and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of critical essays on the works of George Orwell.

Download or read book Revenge is Sour Lesser known Short Works by George Orwell written by Cole Davis and published by Volitor. This book was released on 2021-02 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unusual collection of articles and reviews charts George Orwell's development from action research journalist to profound political thinker. Accompanied by a superb introduction and tragi-comic annotations, his life and times come alive. With his renowned clarity, Orwell explains capitalism, communism, democracy, fascism and socialism; dissects nationalism in a legendary exposition; sketches the great and the bad, including Churchill, Gandhi and Hitler; and discusses Europe, Palestine and Zionism. Particularly startling is Orwell's continuing relevance. He describes antisemitic responses from those who would not dream of being considered antisemitic, racism conducted as a matter of economic convenience, and the rise of nationalist fervour. George Orwell represents humanity with bravery and realism. Controversially, he also promotes freedom of speech for the unspeakable.

Download or read book The Road to Wigan Pier written by George Orwell and published by E-Kitap Projesi & Cheapest Books. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Road to Wigan Pier is a book by the English writer George Orwell, first published in 1937. The first half of this work documents his sociological investigations of the bleak living conditions among the working class in Lancashire and Yorkshire in the industrial north of England before World War II. The second half is a long essay on his middle-class upbringing, and the development of his political conscience, questioning British attitudes towards socialism. Orwell states plainly that he himself is in favour of socialism, but feels it necessary to point out reasons why many people who would benefit from socialism, and should logically support it, are in practice likely to be strong opponents. The book grapples "with the social and historical reality of Depression suffering in the north of England, - Orwell does not wish merely to enumerate evils and injustices, but to break through what he regards as middle-class oblivion, - Orwell's corrective to such falsity comes first by immersion of his own body - a supreme measure of truth for Orwell - directly into the experience of misery." Book Summary: Orwell submitted the typescript of Keep the Aspidistra Flying to Gollancz on 15 January 1936. At some point in the next few days Gollancz asked him to consider a new project - writing a book about unemployment and social conditions in economically depressed northern England. In the period from 31 January to 30 March 1936, Orwell lived in Wigan, Barnsley and Sheffield researching the book. Gollancz was not only a successful publisher but also a dedicated social reformer. "As a social reformer, a socialist, and an idealist, Gollancz had an unquestioning, perhaps overly optimistic, faith in education; if only people could be made to know the nature of poverty, he thought, they would want to eradicate it, remove from power the government that tolerated it, and transform the economic system that brought it into being." As a successful publisher however, he knew that to reach a large audience he needed something more than a collection of facts, statistics, graphs and dogmatic conclusions. The view that this was a specific commission with a £500 advance-two years' income for Orwell at the time-is based on a recollection by Geoffrey Gorer who was interviewed for Melvyn Bragg's TV programme Omnibus in 1970. He reported that Gollancz had offered Orwell £500 to underwrite the trip, and but for Gollancz's support Orwell would never have gone. Recent biographers, however, do not repeat this account.