Introduction

This Excellent Collection brings together Orwell's longer, major books and a fine selection of shorter pieces. With great originality and wit Orwell unfolds his views on subjects ranging from a revaluation of Charles Dickens to the nature of Socialism, from a comic yet profound discussion of naughty seaside postcards to a spirited defence of English cooking.

Displaying an almost unrivalled mastery of English plain prose, Orwell's Books created a unique literary manner from the process of thinking aloud and continue to challenge, move and entertain. This Books created and collected in George Orwell's Most important Works illuminate the life and work of one of the most individual writers of the XX century - a man who elevated political writing to an art.

Included Works

1984

Animal Farm

A Clergyman's Daughter

Burmese Days

Coming Up for Air

Down and Out in Paris and London

Homage to Catalonia

Keep the Aspidistra Flying

Looking Back on the Spanish War

The Lion and the Unicorn

The Road to Wigan Pier