George Orwell: An Introduction to the Man and his Work

Few writers have had a greater impact on language, politics and literature than George Orwell. His very name is a byword for the kind of state and social repression he wrote about in his final book, 1984. His essays and opinions continue to surface in opinion columns and conversation to an extent unrivalled by most of his mid-20th century peers.
This introduction gives the general reader a foundation for understanding Orwell’s professional development and personal life. It traces his childho...