Orwell on Truth

Hardback

Main Details

Title Orwell on Truth
Authors and Contributors      By (author) George Orwell
Introduction by Alan Johnson
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 184,Width 119
Category/GenreAnthologies
Literary studies - fiction, novelists and prose writers
ISBN/Barcode 9781787300521
ClassificationsDewey:828.91208
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Vintage Publishing
Imprint Harvill Secker
Publication Date 23 November 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

'To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle.' A selection of George Orwell's prescient, clear-eyed and stimulating writing on the subjects of truth and lies. With an introduction by Alan Johnson. A selection of George Orwell's prescient, clear-eyed and stimulating writing on the subjects of truth and lies. With an introduction by Alan Johnson. 'Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four. If that is granted, all else follows.' This selection of George Orwell's writing, from both his novels and non-fiction, gathers together his thoughts on the subject of truth. It ranges from discussion of personal honesty and morality, to freedom of speech and political propaganda. Orwell's unique clarity of thought and illuminating scepticism provide the perfect defence against our post-truth world of fake news and confusion. 'The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it.' Includes an introduction by Alan Johnson and passages from Burmese Days, The Road to Wigan Pier, Coming Up for Air, The Lion and the Unicorn, Animal Farm, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Orwell's letters, war-time diary, criticism and essays including 'Fascism and Democracy', 'Culture and Democracy', 'Looking Back on the Spanish War', 'As I Please', 'Notes on Nationalism', 'The Prevention of Literature', 'Politics and the English Language' and 'Why I Write'.

Author Biography

George Orwell (Author) George Orwell (1903-1950) is one of England's most famous writers and social commentators. He is the author of the classic political satire Animal Farm and the dystopian masterpiece Nineteen Eighty-Four. He is also well known for his essays and journalism, particularly his works covering his travels and his time fighting in the Spanish Civil War. His writing is celebrated for its piercing clarity, purpose and wit and his books continue to be bestsellers all over the world.

Reviews

He was more than just a great writer. We need him today because of his passion for the truth' * Sunday Times * Orwell remains the gold standard by which everyone else's efforts should be judged * Telegraph * A writer who is still vividly contemporary ... Orwell told the truth -- Christopher Hitchens The greatest writer of the twentieth century * Observer * He made it his business to tell the truth at a time when many contemporaries believed that history had ordained the lie ... His work endures, as lucid and vigorous as the day it was written * Time *