The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master only to submit to a tyranny erected by their own kind can fairly be said to have become a univ... Lees meer.

The Thought Police Doublethink Newspeak Big Brother 1984 itself. these terms have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom and its suppression yet they were created by George Orwell in 1949 as he co... Lees meer.

The general uncertainty as to what is really happening makes it easier to cling to lunatic beliefs Biting and timeless reflections on patriotism prejudice and power from the man who wrote about his nation better than anyone. Penguin Modern. fifty new books celebrati... Lees meer.

Homage to Catalonia is George Orwell s account of the Spanish Civil War. It was the last and most mature of Orwell s documentary books. If you had asked me why I had joined the militia I should have answered. To fight against Fascism and if you had asked me what... Lees meer.

Includes all issues such as political issues and politics itself is a mass of lies evasions folly hatred and schizophrenia. This title offers an essay on style. Politics and the English Language is widely considered Orwell s most important essay on style. Style... Lees meer.

To be poor and destitute in 1920s Paris and London was to experience life at its lowest ebb. George Orwell penniless and with nowhere to go found himself experiencing just this as he wandered the streets of both capitals in search of a job. This book gives an account... Lees meer.

1984 or Nineteen Eighty-Four. A Novel was first published in 1949 and takes place in an imagined future in 1984. Much of the world is involved in a perpetual war. The government s surveillance and propaganda is everywhere. Great Britain known as Airstrip One has be... Lees meer.

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. Animal Farm tells the story of a rebellion and how it goes... Lees meer.

All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master Mr Jones and take over the farm themselves they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning... Lees meer.

De dieren op een boerderij komen in opstand tegen hun meester de mens en nemen zelf de macht in handen. De varkens die lang tevoren in het geheim hebben leren lezen en schrijven werpen zich op als de natuurlijke leiders van de revolutie. Zij staan immers op een hoger... Lees meer.

Whether puncturing the lies of politicians wittily dissecting the English character or telling unpalatable truths about war Orwell s timeless uncompromising essays are more relevant entertaining and essential than ever in today s era of spin. Whether puncturing t... Lees meer.

In 1945 vlak na de Tweede Wereldoorlog schreef George Orwell wat een van zijn meest fameuze essays zou worden. Notes on Nationalism . Al in de eerste alinea s trekt hij het begrip nationalisme breder dan gebruikelijk. voor Orwell gaat het om een nietsontziend gelo... Lees meer.

Een grote wereldklassieker in een nieuw jasje met schitterende illustraties van Quentin Gr ban. Voor alle lezers vanaf 8 jaar. Alle dieren zijn gelijk maar sommige zijn gelijker dan andere. Wanneer de dieren de boerderij overnemen denken ze dat dat het begin van... Lees meer.

Winston Smith has always been a dutiful citizen of Oceania rewriting history to meet the demands of the Ministry of Truth. But when Winston grows to hate the totalitarian party and begins to think for himself he soon realises it is impossible to hide his betrayal from... Lees meer.

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master only to submit to a tyranny erected by their own kind can fairly be said to have become a univ... Lees meer.