George orwell biography book

Here is the long-awaited complete biography of one of the greatest, most enigmatic English writers of the twentieth century, the brilliant author of Down and Out in Paris and London, Animal Farm, and The latter two books have become classics, in English and in translation. "At times," says Bernard Crick, "he almost literally cared for his writing more than his life, certainly more than. George Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, and critic famous for his novels Animal Farm () and Nineteen Eighty-four (), the fictionalized but autobiographical Down and Out in Paris and London (), and Homage to Catalonia (), an account of his experiences in the Spanish Civil War. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Bernard Crick's biography of George Orwell is measured, thoughtful, and insightful, free of the sensationalism that has characterised other efforts. Written with the cooperation of Orwell's widow and with a wide range of insights, it is a truly complete story of the author's life.