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Shooting an Elephant and other essays

Shooting an Elephant and other essays

Biography & MemoirEssays
Pages
200
Published
1950
Language
English

Synopsis

George Orwell's essays offer a sharp look at his experiences and observations. From his time in Burma to reflections on poverty and public school, Orwell's writing is direct and unflinching. This collection showcases his ability to dissect any subject with clarity and conviction.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveThought-ProvokingIntellectualSatirical
Morally Grey

Genres

Biography & Memoir Essays Literary Fiction Memoir Politics & Society

About the author

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George Orwell

George Orwell, originally born as Eric Arthur Blair, was an English novelist and journalist. His work is marked by keen intelligence and wit, a profound awareness of social injustice, an intense, revolutionary opposition to totalitarianism, a passion for clarity in language and a belief in democratic socialism. ([Source][1].) [1]:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Orwell