A Collection of Essays
A Collection of Essays
George Orwell
Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
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A Collection of Essays

A Collection of Essays

George Orwell
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George Orwell
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In the realm of twentieth-century literature, George Orwell stands as a beacon of clarity and moral fortitude. This collection brings together a meticulously curated selection of his essays, showcasing the breadth and depth of his intellect. Orwell's prose, unflinching and lucid, delves into a spectrum of topics from the deeply personal to the broadly political. Readers are invited into Orwell's reflections on his formative years, the intricacies of the writing craft, and his passionate critiques of social injustice and political malfeasance. His essays on the Spanish Civil War and the complexities of British imperialism underscore his unwavering commitment to truth and justice. Orwell’s gift for storytelling and keen observational skills make each essay a timeless exploration of the human condition. Whether he is recounting his experiences in a British boarding school or dissecting the dynamics of colonial power, Orwell's insights remain as relevant and compelling today as they were in his time. This collection is not just an anthology of essays; it is a journey through the landscape of Orwell's mind, a testament to his status as one of the most influential essayists of the twentieth century. Engaging and provocative, this compilation is essential reading for anyone who cherishes the power of words to change the world.

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Released
1941
19 Jan
Length
316
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Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
In our time, political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible. Things like the continuance of British rule in India, the Russian purges and deportations, the dropping of atom bombs on Japan, can indeed be defended, but only by arguments which are too brutal for most people to face, and which do not square with the professed aims of political parties. Thus political language has to consist largely of euphemism, question-begging and sheer cloudy vagueness. Defenseless villages are bombarded from the air, the inhabitants driven out into the countryside, the cattle machine-gunned, the huts set on fire with incendiary bullets: this is called pacification. Millions of peasants are robbed of their farms and sent trudging along the roads with no more than they can carry: this is called transfer of population or rectification of frontiers. People are imprisoned for years without trial, or shot in the back of the neck or sent to die of scurvy in Arctic lumber camps: this is called elimination of unreliable elements.
— George Orwell, A Collection of Essays

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