George Orwell
Description
Described by Anthony Burgess as 'the best-loved of all twentieth-century British writers', George Orwell still has as much power to move, amuse and pr
...
ovoke today. His best known novels, <i>Animal Farm</i> and <i>Nineteen Eighty-Four,</i>are two of the most famous, well-quoted and influential political satires ever written. The other novels here are also concerned with individuals at odds with repressive institutions- the corrupt imperialism of <i>Burmese Days,</i>disaffection with materialistic society in <i>Keep the Aspidistra Flying,</i>the perils of modern suburban living in <i>Coming up for Air</i>and the down and out girl in <i>A Clergyman's Daughter.</i>They all display Orwell's deep understanding of human nature, his biting humour and great compassion.
Read more