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Michael Shelden’s biography presents a fresh and in‑depth look at George Orwell, the 20th‑century English writer known for his clear prose and sharp social critique. Drawing from original interviews, unpublished letters, and extensive research, the work offers new insight into Orwell’s personal life and his creative process. The book traces how the Cold War era cast Orwell as an anti‑Communist figure, but emphasizes that his greatest impact lies in literary history rather than politics.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Michael Shelden
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