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George Orwell

    25 juin 1903 – 21 janvier 1950

    Cet auteur est célébré pour son intelligence et son esprit vifs, une profonde conscience de l'injustice sociale et une opposition intense au totalitarisme. Son œuvre se caractérise par une passion pour la clarté linguistique et une croyance au socialisme démocratique. Ses expériences en tant qu'officier de police en Birmanie et ses combats durant la guerre civile espagnole ont profondément façonné sa vision du monde. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus éminents chroniqueurs de la culture anglaise du XXe siècle, exerçant une influence durable sur le langage et la société contemporains.

    George Orwell
    Folio classique: La ferme des animaux
    Bibliothèque de la Pléiade: Œuvres
    Preuves
    Le Livre de Poche: Une fille de pasteur
    La ferme des animaux
    1984
    • 1984

      • 374pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      De tous les carrefours important, le visage à la moustache noire vous fixait du regard. Il y en avait un sur le mur d'en face. Big Brother vous regarde, répétait la légende, tandis que le regard des yeux noirs pénétrait les yeux de Winston... Au loin, un hélicoptère glissa entre les toits, plana un moment, telle une mouche bleue, puis repartir comme une flèche, dans un vol courbe. C'était une patrouille qui venait mettre le nez aux fenêtres des gens. Mais les patrouilles n'avaient pas d'importance. Seule comptait la Police de la Pensée.

      1984
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    • La ferme des animaux

      Animal Farm

      • 269pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      L'histoire des animaux où "Tous les animaux sont égaux, mais certains sont plus égaux que d'autres."

      La ferme des animaux
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    • Le Livre de Poche: Une fille de pasteur

      • 384pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Fille unique, Dorothy vit une existence morne avec son père, le pasteur acariâtre d'une petite paroisse du Suffolk. Frappée par une soudaine amnésie, elle se retrouve à la rue et va partager l'existence des déshérités, des clochards de Londres aux cueilleurs saisonniers de houblon. Mais, à mesure que la mémoire lui revient, Dorothy trouvera-t-elle en elle-même la force d'aspirer à une autre vie ? Publié en 1935 et inédit en français jusqu'en 2007, Une fille de pasteur est l'un des premiers romans de George Orwell. Avec une lucidité et une acuité implacables, Orwell dépeint l'hypocrisie, la pauvreté et la misère spirituelle qui vont accompagner Dorothy dans son odyssée à travers l'Angleterre des années 1930.

      Le Livre de Poche: Une fille de pasteur
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    • Preuves

      Une revue européenne à Paris

      Preuves
    • Bibliothèque de la Pléiade: Œuvres

      • 1664pages
      • 59 heures de lecture

      Dans la dèche à Paris et à Londres - En Birmanie - Wigan Pier au bout du chemin - Hommage à la Catalogne - La ferme des animaux - Mil neuf cent quatre-vingt-quatre - Croquis et essais (1931-1948).

      Bibliothèque de la Pléiade: Œuvres
    • « Il était une fois un pays où les animaux de la ferme en avaient assez de la tyrannie de l'homme. Ils décident de se révolter. C'en est fini de l'asservissement ! Veaux, vaches, cochons prennent le pouvoir, poussent le fermier à quitter les lieux et instaurent l'autogestion. L'animalisme devient la règle : l'humain est banni. Mais l'utopie égalitariste est de courte durée. Les cochons seront-ils les nouveaux maîtres ? « Tous les animaux sont égaux. Mais certains sont plus égaux que d'autres », conclut Orwell, entre pessimisme et lucidité. Paru en 1946, juste avant Mil neuf cent quatre-vingt-quatre, La Ferme des animaux est une impitoyable critique du totalitarisme. La traduction de Jean Queval rend le roman à son atmosphère de fable animalière, de conte de fées doux-amer, d'où émane peu à peu un malaise. Le pouvoir engendre nécessairement l'abus : le rêve d'enfant tourne vite au cauchemar d'adulte. »--

      Folio classique: La ferme des animaux
    • The Complete Novels

      • 928pages
      • 33 heures de lecture

      Described by Anthony Burgess as 'the best-loved of all twentieth-century British writers', George Orwell still has as much power to move, amuse and provoke today. His best known novels, Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, are two of the most famous, well-quoted and influential political satires ever written. The other novels here are also concerned with individuals at odds with repressive institutions: the corrupt imperialism of Burmese Days, disaffection with materialistic society in Keep the Aspidistra Flying, the perils of modern suburban living in Coming up for Air and the down and out girl in A Clergyman's Daughter. They all display Orwell's deep understanding of human nature, his biting humour and great compassion.

      The Complete Novels
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    • Orwell: Essays: Introduction by John Carey

      • 1424pages
      • 50 heures de lecture

      This hardcover edition features a rich selection of George Orwell's literary and political essays, showcasing his impactful writing on social justice, freedom, and truth. Celebrating his centenary, the collection includes over 240 essays, such as "My Country Right or Left" and "Shooting an Elephant," highlighting his enduring relevance.

      Orwell: Essays: Introduction by John Carey
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    • It is what I think : 1947-48

      • 576pages
      • 21 heures de lecture

      The paperback edition of Volume 19 of The Complete Works of George Orwell.

      It is what I think : 1947-48
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    • Selected Essays

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.

      Selected Essays
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    • George Orwell

      Selected Writings

      This selection of George Orwell's writings is intended mainly for sixth forms, adult classes and training college students. It includes the essays Shooting an Elephant, Down the Mine, Marrakech, Why I Write and Boys' Weeklies.

      George Orwell
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    • The Orwell Reader

      Fiction, Essays, and Reportage

      • 480pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      The anthology showcases George Orwell's evolution as a writer and thinker, highlighting his profound insights during a tumultuous historical period. It offers a diverse selection of his works, reflecting his commitment to truth and consistency in his topical writings. The introduction by Richard H. Rovere adds depth to the understanding of Orwell's impact and relevance. Alfred Kazin praises it as a magnificent tribute to Orwell's integrity and intellectual clarity.

      The Orwell Reader
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    • Orwell in Spain

      • 416pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      The volume collects together Orwell's writings on his experience of the Spanish Civil War - the chaos at the Front, the futile young deaths for what became a confused cause, the antique weapons and the disappointment many British Socialists felt on arriving in Spain to help. Orwell in Spain also includes the complete text of the nonfiction masterpiece Homage to Catalonia.

      Orwell in Spain
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    • Orwell and Politics

      • 560pages
      • 20 heures de lecture

      Orwell's classic satire ANIMAL FARM continues to be an international best seller. For the first time ever, ORWELL AND POLITICS brings this major work together with the author's other works exploring the nature of politics and the Second World War.

      Orwell and Politics
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    • Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel

      • 176pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      A beautiful graphic adaptation of George Orwells timeless and timely allegorical novel.

      Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel
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    • George Orwell Omnibus

      The Complete Novels

      Contains the following works by George Orwell: - Animal Farm - Burmese Days - A Clergyman's Daughter - Coming Up for Air - Keep the Aspidistra Flying - Nineteen Eighty-Four

      George Orwell Omnibus
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    • Essays

      • 496pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      These essays, reviews and articles illuminate the life and work of one of the most individual writers of this century - a man who created a unique literary manner from the process of thinking aloud and who elevated political writing to an art.

      Essays
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    • The Lion and the Unicorn - Socialism and the English Genius

      With the Introductory Essay 'Notes on Nationalism'

      • 100pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of wartime Britain, this influential essay by George Orwell delves into the socio-political landscape of the era. Unlike his later works filled with allegory, this piece offers a direct exploration of the challenges and realities faced during the war, reflecting Orwell's critical insights and perspectives on society.

      The Lion and the Unicorn - Socialism and the English Genius
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    • Orwell and the Dispossessed

      • 448pages
      • 16 heures de lecture

      The vivid, impassioned writings collected together in this powerful volume chronicle Orwell's first-hand experiences of life among the underclass of the 'two nations' of rich and poor. Down and Out in Paris and London is the young Orwell's memoir of his time as a struggling, often penniless writer, living among the destitute and dispossessed. Here he exposes a world unimaginable to most of his readers, one of vile doss-houses, hunger, squalor, and desperate poverty -- of 'going to the dogs'. There are also articles and letters on sleeping rough in Trafalgar Square, being arrested for drunkenness, on the poverty Orwell witnessed in Morocco and India, and his shocking essay, 'How the Poor Die'.

      Orwell and the Dispossessed
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    • Inside the Whale

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      Inside the Whale discusses Henry Miller's controversial Tropic of Cancer, and considers the driving power behind the great books of the 1930s. Comparing Miller with other literary giants, Orwell lambasts the notion that all literature is good, forcing the reader to think for themselves.

      Inside the Whale
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    • Orwell's Essays - 9: A Hanging

      And an Appeal for Publishing the Truth About Burma

      • 40pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      George Orwell set out 'to make political writing into an art', and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels of all time, this new series of his essays seeks to bring his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. A Hanging, the ninth in the Orwell's Essays series, tells the story of the execution of an unnamed convict in Burma. With the veracity of the story unknown, but thought to be loosely based on Orwell's own experiences in Burma, the haunting tale leaves the reader contemplating the heavy topic of colonialism, and the right of one to take the life of another.

      Orwell's Essays - 9: A Hanging
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    • Orwell and England

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      George Orwell, perhaps one of the most perceptive writers of the twentieth century, wrote extensively about English life and politics. This selection of his essays and journalism brings together his most provocative and insightful writing on England and Englishness. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by Professor Michael Gardiner. Orwell's interests were broad. He often wrote about everyday concerns such as transport, food and the weather. Turning to social issues, he exposed the plight of the poor and the unemployed. He dissected the idea of nationalism and he examined the failings of the Left. What emerges from his acute observation of English rituals, habits and attitudes is his belief that these are the very things with which the English people can defend themselves against oppression. His writing remains insightful and prescient to this day. show less

      Orwell and England
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    • All Art Is Propaganda

      • 374pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      The essential collection of critical essays from a twentieth-century master and author of 1984. As a critic, George Orwell cast a wide net.

      All Art Is Propaganda
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    • Provides an insight into the development and publication of some of the most important novels in the English language. This title features letters which sheds light on a love that would haunt him for his whole life, as well as revealing the inspiration for some of his most famous characters.

      George Orwell: A Life in Letters
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    • Ruins

      Orwell’s Reports as War Correspondent in France, Germany and Austria from February until June 1945

      On 15 February 1945, George Orwell left his desk in London to report as a war correspondent about the advance of the Anglo-American troops on the continent and the effects of the war against Nazi-Germany. Orwell travelled in the wake of the victors through bombed-out German cities. Eight months previously the house he had lived in with his family had been destroyed by German bombs. Between 25 February and 10 June 1945, 20 of his articles were printed - 14 in The Observer und six in Manchester Evening News. Two of them are being reprinted here for the first time. Extracts from essays which relate to this journey and "Revenge Is Sour", his best known essay about his experiences in defeated Germany which appeared in the second half of 1945, are supplemented.

      Ruins
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    • Such, Such Were the Joys

      • 112pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      A graphic novel bringing to life Orwell's dramatic formative experiences

      Such, Such Were the Joys
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    • Fascism and Democracy

      • 48pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      'The feeling that the very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world ... this prospect frightens me much more than bombs'On the 70th anniversary of George Orwell's death, a new collection of his brilliant essays written during the Second World WarFascism and Democracy collects five brilliant examples of Orwell's writing during the darkest days of World War Two. Grappling with the principles of democracy and the potential of reform, the meaning of literature and free speech in times of violence, and the sustainability of objective truth, Orwell offers a compelling portrayal of a nation where norms and ideals can no longer be taken for granted. Like the best of Orwell's writing, these essays also serve as timeless reminders of the fragility of freedom.

      Fascism and Democracy
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    • Politics and the English Language

      • 48pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      'Politics and the English Language' is widely considered Orwell's most important essay on style. Style, for Orwell, was never simply a question of aesthetics; it was always inextricably linked to politics and to truth.'All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia.When the general atmosphere is bad, language must suffer.'Language is a political issue, and slovenly use of language and cliches make it easier for those in power to deliberately use misleading language to hide unpleasant political facts. Bad English, he believed, was a vehicle for oppressive ideology, and it is no accident that 'Politics and the English Language' was written after the close of World War II.

      Politics and the English Language
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    • Part of a series of literature guides designed for GCSE coursework requirements, this book contains - author details, background to the work, summaries of the text, critical commentaries, analysis of characterization, and sample questions with guideline answers.

      Brodie's Notes on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four
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    • “Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” (George Orwell) This collection contains these essential works of George Orwell: 1984 Animal Farm Essays Homage to Catalonia

      Inside the Whale and Other Essays
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    • Orwell on truth

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      A selection of George Orwell's prescient, clear-eyed and stimulating writing on the subjects of truth and lies. With an introduction by Alan Johnson. 'Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four. If that is granted, all else follows.' This selection of George Orwell’s writing, from both his novels and non-fiction, gathers together his thoughts on the subject of truth. It ranges from discussion of personal honesty and morality, to freedom of speech and political propaganda. Orwell’s unique clarity of thought and illuminating scepticism provide the perfect defence against our post-truth world of fake news and confusion. 'The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it.' Includes an introduction by Alan Johnson and passages from Burmese Days, The Road to Wigan Pier, Coming Up for Air, The Lion and the Unicorn, Animal Farm, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Orwell’s letters, war-time diary, criticism and essays including ‘Fascism and Democracy’, ‘Culture and Democracy’, ‘Looking Back on the Spanish War’, ‘As I Please’, ‘Notes on Nationalism’, ‘The Prevention of Literature’, ‘Politics and the English Language’ and ‘Why I Write’.

      Orwell on truth
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    • George Orwell's collected nonfiction, written in the clear-eyed and uncompromising style that earned him a critical following   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. The pieces collected here include the relatively unfamiliar and the more celebrated, making it an ideal compilation for both new and dedicated readers of Orwell's work.

      England Your England and Other Essays
      4,1
    • Orwell's England

      • 496pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      Including The Road to Wigan Pier 'No one wrote better about the English character than Orwell' New York Review of Books Much of George Orwell's best writing, brought together in this collection, is concerned with his complex, often contradictory attitude to England. In the brilliantly perceptive The English People, he lists the national characteristics as 'suspicion of foreigners, sentimentality about animals, hypocrisy, exaggerated class distinctions and an obsession with sport'. The Road to Wigan Pier, his blistering account of poverty in the north of England, and many of his essays, attack what he called 'the most class-ridden country under the sun', while other writings here ruminate on the merits of cricket, gardening, roast dinners, pubs, tea and seaside postcards. Edited by Peter Davison with an Introduction by Ben Pimlott

      Orwell's England
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    • REA's MAXnotes for George Orwell's 1984 MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

      George Orwell's 1984
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    • Homage to Catalonia

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.

      Homage to Catalonia
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    • Shooting an Elephant

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      This is an alternate cover edition of Shooting an Elephant."Shooting an Elephant" is Orwell's searing and painfully honest account of his experience as a police officer in imperial Burma; killing an escaped elephant in front of a crowd 'solely to avoid looking a fool'. The other masterly essays in this collection include classics such as "My Country Right or Left", "How the Poor Die" and "Such, Such were the Joys", his memoir of the horrors of public school, as well as discussions of Shakespeare, sleeping rough, boys' weeklies, and a spirited defence of English cooking. Opinionated, uncompromising, provocative, and hugely entertaining, all show Orwell's unique ability to get to the heart of any subject.

      Shooting an Elephant
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    • Part autobiography, this unusual novel follows the experiences of a penniless adventurer, first in Paris in the early 1930s and later in London, where he mingles among tramps and street people. Unabridged.

      Down and Out in Paris and London
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    • Why I write

      • 120pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      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.Contents:"Why I Write", first published 1946"The Lion and the Unicorn", first published 1940"A Hanging", first published 1931"Politics and the English Language", first published 1946

      Why I write
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    • This is an extract from George Orwell's famous record of his experiences in the late 1920s when he lived among the tramps and plongeurs of London and Paris. In this section (Chapters IX to XVIII) Orwell and his friend Boris find work at the hotel X, near the Place de la Concorde in Paris. It includes Orwell's astute observations on the hierarchy and snobberies of the staff, chefs, waiters and dishwashers, and is a vivid account of their life on and off duty.

      Pages from a scullion's diary
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    • Critical Essays

      • 416pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      A frequent commentator on literature, language, film and drama throughout his career, Orwell turned increasingly to the critical essay in the 1940s, when his most important experiences were behind him and some of his most incisive criticism lay ahead.

      Critical Essays
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    • Orwell on Freedom

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      With an introduction by Kamila Shamsie`Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. Orwell's ambition to create a fairer and more egalitarian society is essential inspiration as we strive for freedom and equality in today's world.

      Orwell on Freedom
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    • Orwell is renowned for his iconic novels, which reflect his observations of poverty in England and his disillusionment with political events of the 1930s and 1940s. His experiences during the Spanish Civil War, detailed in one of his key works, fueled his disdain for totalitarianism, a theme prevalent in his later writings. This new collection, edited by Professor Richard Bradford and featuring a foreword by D.J. Taylor, compiles Orwell's celebrated novels alongside significant nonfiction extracts from his works on poverty and social issues, including extensive portions from two major texts and the entirety of his account of the Spanish Civil War. Additionally, it includes excerpts from Jack London, who critiqued totalitarianism in his fiction, and Yevgeny Zamyatin, whose work serves as a cautionary tale about a dystopian state. This collection is part of the Flame Tree deluxe Gothic Fantasy series, which explores the origins and cultural themes found in myth, fable, and speculative fiction. The series encompasses a wide range of genres, providing beautifully presented volumes perfect for gifting and offering a lifetime of reading enjoyment.

      George Orwell Visions of Dystopia
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    • Notes on Nationalism

      • 64pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      Reflections on patriotism, prejudice and power

      Notes on Nationalism
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    • Stories of the Raj

      From Kipling to Independence

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Gathers British stories about India by Kipling, Orwell, and others, that illustrate changing English attitudes

      Stories of the Raj
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    • REA's MAXnotes for George Orwell's Animal FarmMAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions.MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

      George Orwell's Animal Farm
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    • The Lion and the Unicorn

      Socialism and the English Genius

      • 123pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      "As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me." So starts this 1941 essay in which Orwell argues that the outdated British class system was hampering the war effort, and that in order to defeat Hitler, Britain needed a socialist revolution. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion...)Part I: England Your EnglandPart II: Shopkeepers at WarPart III: The English Revolution

      The Lion and the Unicorn
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    • Black Gold

      The New Frontier in Oil for Investors

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      "Black Gold" provides a clear analysis of the peak oil debate, detailing the implications for investors amid rising demand and falling production. The book includes investment strategies and human-interest stories, offering insights into the oil industry's future and a realistic timeframe for peak production. A valuable read for those looking to navigate this crucial market.

      Black Gold
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    • Fearing that England was about to be wiped from the face of the earth by the Nazi bombers flying overhead, Orwell put pen to paper and set out to make a record of English culture. England Your England is this record, and is an important tableau of the nation's history, and demonstrates a resolute refusal to bow to the threatening forces of Fascism.

      England Your England
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    • York Notes on "Animal Farm"

      • 104pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      York Notes offer an exciting approach to English literature.

      York Notes on "Animal Farm"
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    • Some Thoughts On the Common Toad

      • 115pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      In this collection of eight witty and sharply written essays, Orwell looks at, among others, the joys of spring (even in London), the picture of humanity painted by Gulliver and his travels, and the strange benefit of the doubt that the public permit Salvador Dali. Also included here are a mouth-watering essay on the delights of English Cooking and a shocking account of killing an elephant in Burma.

      Some Thoughts On the Common Toad
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    • Burmese days

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, this book describes corruption and imperial bigotry. Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Dr Veraswami, a black enthusiast for the Empire, whose downfall can only be prevented by membership at an all-white club.

      Burmese days
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    • Books v. Cigarettes

      • 144pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      Beginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell's entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious profession of being a critic, from freedom of the press to what patriotism really means.

      Books v. Cigarettes
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    • Fighting in Spain

      • 154pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      For an entire generation, the Spanish Civil War was the ultimate test of commitment and courage as Communism and Fascism faced each other across Europe. Nobody wrote more vividly or more painfully about this than Orwell (1903-1950), as he came face to face with the reality of the civil war in Catalonia. "Great Journeys" allows readers to travel both around the planet and back through the centuries - but also back into ideas and worlds frightening, ruthless and cruel in different ways from our own. Few reading experiences can begin to match that of engaging with writers who saw astounding great civilizations, walls of ice, violent and implacable jungles, deserts and mountains, multitudes of birds and flowers new to science. Reading these books is to see the world afresh, to rediscover a time when many cultures were quite strange to each other, where legends and stories were treated as facts and in which so much was still to be discovered.

      Fighting in Spain
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    • Commissioned by the Left Book club in 1936, George Orwell set out to report on working class life in the bleak industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire. The experience profoundly changed him, and in The Road to Wigan Pier he unleased a brilliant and bitter polemic.

      The Road to Wigan Pier
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    • Coming Up for Air

      • 273pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Insurance salesman George "Fatty" Bowling lives with his humorless wife and two irritating children in a dull house in West Bletchley, a historyless London suburb. In 1938, as fears of impending war loom, George wins a bet on an unlikely horse, giving him a bit of extra cash. Faced with choices between a weekend with a woman or spending it on trivial items, a chance encounter with a poster in Charing Cross sparks a journey into his memories of boyhood in Lower Binfield, the village where he grew up. His recollections are vivid, painting a nearly lost world untouched by war's fear and aftermath, specifically the serene year of 1913. He longs for the feeling of tranquility and freedom from fear that defined that time. However, George discovers that even Lower Binfield is not immune to the encroaching darkness of war. Readers familiar with Orwell's work will recognize his themes of individuality, memory, history, and language, finding in Fatty Bowling a relatable and engaging character—warm, witty, and reflective—navigating a world increasingly losing its ability to think and remember.

      Coming Up for Air
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    • Keep the Aspidistra Flying

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Gordon Comstock loathes dull, middle-class respectability and worship of money. He gives up a 'good job' in advertising to work part-time in a bookshop, giving him more time to write. But he slides instead into a self-induced poverty that destroys his creativity and his spirit. Only Rosemary, ever-faithful Rosemary, has the strength to challenge his commitment to his chosen way of life. Through the character of Gordon Comstock, Orwell reveals his own disaffection with the society he once himself renounced.

      Keep the Aspidistra Flying
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    • On Reading collects together Orwell's short essays on books - 'Bookshop Memories', 'Good Bad Books', 'Nonsense Poetry', 'Books vs. Cigarettes' and 'Confessions of a Book Reviewer' - giving a rounded view of the great writer's opinions on the literature of his day, and the vessels in which it was sold.

      On Reading
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    • In these timeless and witty essays George Orwell explores the English love of reading about a good murder in the papers (and laments the passing of the heyday of the 'perfect' murder involving class, sex and poisoning), as well as unfolding his trenchant views on everything from boys' weeklies to naughty seaside postcards. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

      Decline of the English Murder and Other Essays
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    • The McGraw-Hill Reader: Third Edition

      • 725pages
      • 26 heures de lecture

      Approaching a liberal arts tradition in the classroom, across the curriculum, and beyond, The McGraw-Hill Reader offers rich and diverse readings in education, the social sciences, business and economics, the humanities, and the sciences. This new eleventh edition offers a new focus on reading and composing across various media; it includes over 100 selections from prominent thinkers and writers; each essay was chosen to provoke critical thought and encourage effective writing.

      The McGraw-Hill Reader: Third Edition
    • George Orwell is a difficult author to summarize. He was a would-be revolutionary who went to Eton, a political writer who abhorred dogma, a socialist who thrived on his image as a loner, and a member of the Indian Civil Service who chronicled the iniquities of imperialism. Both the books in this volume were published in the 1930s, a "a low, dishonest decade," as his coeval W.H. Auden described it. Orwell's subjects in Down and Out in Paris and Londonand The Road to Wigan Pierare the political and social upheavals of his time. He focusses on the sense of profound injustice, incipient violence, and malign betrayal that were ubiquitous in Europe in the 1930s. Orwell's honesty, courage, and sense of decency are inextricably bound up with the quasi-colloquial style that imbues his work with its extraordinary power. His descriptions of working in the slums of Paris, living the life of a tramp in England, and digging for coal with miners in the Midlands make for a thoughtful, riveting account of the lives of the working poor and of one man's search for the truth. Our edition includes the following essays: Marrakech; How the Poor Die; Antisemitism in Britain; Notes on Nationalism

      Down and Out in Paris and London ; The Road to Wigan Pier
    • 1984 & Animal Farm (2In1)

      The International Best-Selling Classics

      • 392pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Old Major, an old boar, gathers the animals on Manor Farm to share his revolutionary vision, likening humans to parasites and teaching them the song "Beasts of England." After his death, pigs Snowball and Napoleon lead the animals in a successful revolt against Mr. Jones, renaming the farm "Animal Farm" and establishing the Seven Commandments of Animalism, with "All animals are equal" as the core principle. As the pigs assume leadership, they begin to privilege themselves, claiming special food for health reasons. Tension arises between Snowball and Napoleon, culminating in Snowball's expulsion by Napoleon's trained dogs. Napoleon consolidates power, replacing collective meetings with a committee of pigs and taking credit for Snowball's windmill idea. When the windmill collapses, Napoleon blames Snowball, using him as a scapegoat to justify purges against dissenters. The revolutionary anthem is replaced by one glorifying Napoleon, who increasingly resembles a human. Despite hardships, including an attack from neighboring farmers, the animals remain convinced of their progress. Boxer, the workhorse, collapses from overwork, and Napoleon deceitfully sends him away in a van belonging to a knacker. As time passes, the pigs adopt human traits, and the commandments are reduced to "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." In a final betrayal, Napoleon hosts a dinner with local farmers, and the animals real

      1984 & Animal Farm (2In1)
    • 1984, English Illustrated Edition

      by a French illustrator from the Beaux-Arts

      • 296pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Set in a dystopian London in 1984, the narrative unfolds in a world divided into three superstates: Eurasia, Estasia, and Oceania. Winston, working at the Ministry of Truth, grapples with the oppressive regime's manipulation of history and suppression of free speech. As he erases evidence of past alliances, his growing discontent and the burden of enforced lies intensify. A forbidden romance with Julia sparks his desire for rebellion, challenging the Party's totalitarian control over personal relationships and individual thought.

      1984, English Illustrated Edition
    • 1984

      George Orwell's story of a dystopian totalitarian future

      • 306pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      In a dystopian society dominated by the Party, Winston Smith struggles with the oppressive surveillance of Big Brother. Living in constant watch, he grapples with the loss of individuality and the manipulation of history and language. The Party's strict regulations stifle personal freedoms, making even rebellious thoughts a punishable offense. As Winston navigates this repressive world, he seeks a way to reclaim his identity and challenge the totalitarian regime.

      1984
    • Animal Farm (Collector's Edition)

      • 144pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      The narrative follows anthropomorphic farm animals as they revolt against their human owner, aspiring to establish a society based on equality, freedom, and happiness. Their quest for a utopian existence reveals the complexities of power and the corruption that can arise from it, ultimately leading to a poignant commentary on politics and human nature. Through their journey, the animals encounter challenges that question the ideals of their rebellion and the realities of leadership.

      Animal Farm (Collector's Edition)
    • The Complete Novels of George Orwell

      Burmese Days, A Clergyman's Daughter, Keep the Aspidistra Flying, Coming Up for Air, Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four

      • 772pages
      • 28 heures de lecture

      The collection features the novels of a pivotal British author, renowned for his insightful commentary on humanity and culture. Among the included works are the dystopian classics Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, which explore themes of totalitarianism and societal decay. Orwell’s keen observations and imaginative storytelling reveal the potential pitfalls of human nature and governance, making these six novels essential reading for understanding the darker aspects of the 20th century.

      The Complete Novels of George Orwell
    • Helbling Readers Red Series, Level 3 / Animal Farm

      Helbling Readers Red Series / Level 3 (A2)

      • 84pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      The story follows the animals on Manor Farm, who endure harsh conditions and insufficient food under Farmer Jones. In a bid for freedom, they rebel and take control of the farm. However, as the pigs assume leadership, the initial hopes for a better life gradually fade, leading to a return to oppressive conditions reminiscent of their past. This narrative explores themes of power, corruption, and the cyclical nature of oppression.

      Helbling Readers Red Series, Level 3 / Animal Farm
    • Pleasure of Reading Best Non Fiction works of George Orwell. Here you will findDown & Out in Paris and LondonHomage To CataloniaThe Road To Wigan Pier

      George Orwell Collected Works
    • Animal Farm / Farm der Tiere - Teil 2 (Buch + MP3 Audio-CD) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch

      Ungekürzter Originaltext - Englisch durch Spaß am Lesen lernen, auffrischen und perfektionieren

      "Farm der Tiere" von George Orwell ist eine Fabel über die Rebellion der Tiere gegen ihren menschlichen Besitzer. Nach anfänglichem Erfolg übernehmen die Schweine die Macht und errichten eine schlimmere Diktatur. Das Buch gilt als Parabel auf die Sowjetunion. Es bietet eine innovative Lesemethode zum Sprachenlernen und verbessert Wortschatz und Grammatik.

      Animal Farm / Farm der Tiere - Teil 2 (Buch + MP3 Audio-CD) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch