![]() ![]() War also features frequently in Orwell’s writings, which is not surprising given the times in which he lived. Amongst the insightful critiques of imperialism, fascism and Stalinism one can also find sound advice on making tea, an affectionate portrait of Charles Dickens, and a careful sociological analysis of what used to be called ‘saucy’ postcards of the type bought on seaside holidays in England. Politics do of course bulk large in his work, but Orwell was a man of wide interests and these were often reflected in the subject matter he chose to write about. Indeed had he never written his final book, his position as one of the finest essayists of the twentieth century would nevertheless have been secure. And yet it was preceded by various other novels and documentaries, along with a great many essays, that continue to repay careful reading. ![]() It is in many respects his crowning achievement in so far as his writings on totalitarianism are concerned. George Orwell is probably best known today for his political satire Nineteen Eighty-Four. ![]()
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