George Orwell wrote his ‘Books versus Cigarettes‘ in 1946, a year later than his Animal Farm. This piece was published in The Tribune on February 8th in the same year. Orwell became the literary editor of The Tribune in 1943. He wrote several essays on problems affecting British society. This one is an interesting and […]
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Summary and Analysis of George Orwell’s Why I Write
Why do authors write? What is their purpose behind writing? Do they want recognition, money or something else? Is there anything common among writers? Orwell answers such several questions about writers and reading that boggle readers’ minds in his ‘Why I Write’. Starting from his early childhood to the time he became a mature writer, […]
Orwell’s Shooting an elephant: Summary, Analysis & Essay Questions
‘Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell : Summary & Analysis’ Shooting an Elephant presents an account of George Orwell’s, (original name Eric Arthur Blair) life in Burma where he was posted as a subdivisional police officer of the British Imperial Police Force. The environment of Burma had an impact on Orwell and his works. It […]
Summary and Analysis of George Orwell’s A Hanging
A Hanging by George Orwell Summary and Analysis Burma, now known as Myanmar, was an important influence on George Orwell’s works and life. Orwell was born in India to a father who worked as an overseer of the colonial opium business (Osborne, 2013). George Orwell’s real name was Eric Arthur Blair. His first novel ‘Burmese […]
Summary and analysis of Orwell’s You and the atomic bomb
George Orwell’s You and The Atomic Bomb: Summary & Analysis While many people have written about the Atomic Bomb and its effects on world peace and unity, Orwell’s essay tackles the subject from a different angle. The essay is sarcastic as well as analytical and highlights some serious issues related to the possession of an […]