num_pages: 146
description: A biography of the author of 1984 , Animal Farm , and other leftist works, focusing on the development and expression of his political thought. Describes Orwell's (1903-50) background and his attempts to distance himself from it, his contact with the poor and working classes, his ideas about revolution and political ideologies, and the survival of his ideas today. Distributed by St. Martin's. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
language: English
title: George Orwell: A Political Life
titlecomplete: George Orwell: A Political Life (Lives of the Left)
ratings_count: 4
series: Lives of the Left
publisher: Manchester Univ Pr