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A curated selection of George Orwell’s short fiction appears in this edition, offering readers insight into the author’s literary style and thematic concerns. While the book’s format is notable for its use of older typographic conventions, the content itself remains a representative showcase of Orwell’s storytelling abilities within the broader context of early 20th-century English literature.
First publish date: 1940
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: George Orwell
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