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Fascinating book. * The Times *
A brilliant biography of Orwell, reminding us that his work is as relevant as ever. * Irish Independent *
Excellent. ***** * The Telegraph *
Bradford gives a compelling analysis … pleasing idiosyncrasy, odd surprises and well-landed punches. * The Oldie *
This authoritative and informative study is a fascinating examination of his life and ideas * Choice Magazine *

Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Misfit and the Pure Hell of St Cyprian’s 2. Eton 3. Burma 4. Slumming it 5. Was Orwell an Antisemite? 6. Hopeless 7. Books, Marriage, and the Journey North 8. Spain and Serious Politics 9. Between Wars 10. War 11. Explosive Journalism 12. Changes 13. Animal Farm 14. Jura 15. Nineteen Eighty-Four Epilogue Bibliography Index

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 23/01/2020
      ISBN13: 9781448217687, 978-1448217687
      ISBN10: 1448217687
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      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      Fascinating book. * The Times *
      A brilliant biography of Orwell, reminding us that his work is as relevant as ever. * Irish Independent *
      Excellent. ***** * The Telegraph *
      Bradford gives a compelling analysis … pleasing idiosyncrasy, odd surprises and well-landed punches. * The Oldie *
      This authoritative and informative study is a fascinating examination of his life and ideas * Choice Magazine *

      Table of Contents
      Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Misfit and the Pure Hell of St Cyprian’s 2. Eton 3. Burma 4. Slumming it 5. Was Orwell an Antisemite? 6. Hopeless 7. Books, Marriage, and the Journey North 8. Spain and Serious Politics 9. Between Wars 10. War 11. Explosive Journalism 12. Changes 13. Animal Farm 14. Jura 15. Nineteen Eighty-Four Epilogue Bibliography Index

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