{"product_id":"a-collection-of-essays-9780156186001","title":"A Collection of Essays","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA clear-eyed, uncompromising collection of essays from the \"conscience of his generation\" and the author of 1984 (V. S. Pritchett).\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most thought-provoking and vivid essayists of the twentieth century, George Orwell fought the injustices of his time with singular vigor through pen and paper. In this selection of essays, he ranges from reflections on his boyhood schooling and the profession of writing to his views on the Spanish Civil War and British imperialism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe works collected here include \"Such, Such Were the Joys,\" \"Shooting an Elephant,\" \"Politics and the English Language,\" and \"Why I Write.\" Perfect for those new to Orwell's work and a wonderful compilation for the experienced Orwell reader, \u003cem\u003eA Collection of Essays\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable anthology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOrwell, George:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - GEORGE ORWELL (1903-1950) was born in India and served with the Imperial Police in Burma before joining the Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War. Orwell was the author of six novels, including 1984 and Animal Farm, as well as numerous essays and nonfiction works.","brand":"Mariner Books Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50616133845266,"sku":"9780156186001","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0505bb1d-b519-48a3-bfea-8b70c4399c12.jpg?v=1732502071","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-collection-of-essays-9780156186001","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}