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The Paradox of George Orwell by Richard J. Voorhees is a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of the iconic British author and journalist. The book examines the paradoxical nature of Orwell's worldview, which was shaped by his experiences as a colonial police officer... Read Full Overview

What kind of man was George Orwell, whose Nineteen Eighty-Four , Animal Farm , and many essays are known to millions, but whose character is an enigma? Who was this person who wrote under a pseudonym and wanted no biographies of him written? Orwell was an intellectual who continually... Read Full Overview