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Non-Fiction, Biography & True Stories, Literary Biographies

George Orwell: A Life

Bernard Crick (author)

Paperback Published on: 29/03/2018

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Synopsis

The authoritative biography of George Orwell, written with the cooperation of Orwell's widow.

‘In its thoroughness, and its mastery of a considerable volume of material, this is the definitive biography of Orwell.’ Sunday Times

‘It is hardly worth using up space to declare just how good it is. Different readers will come away from its seventeen pungent and packed chapters with diverse memories of its excellence.’ Guardian

Publisher information

Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9781787300927
Number of pages: 656
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 40 mm
Weight: 459g
Languages: English

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Excellent revised edition

I read the original version of this many years ago - it was, I believe, the first really decent Orwell biography. This edition exceeds the original. Having... READ MORE