10 Must-Read Books Of George Orwell

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Yashshvi Srivastava
Oct 19, 2024

Shooting an Elephant and Other Essays

A collection of essays on various topics, including imperialism, colonialism, and the power of language.

Why I Write

An essay exploring Orwell's motivations for writing, including his political beliefs and his desire to expose social injustice.

Homage to Catalonia

A personal account of Orwell's experiences fighting in the Spanish Civil War alongside the Republican forces against Franco's Nationalists.

The Road to Wigan Pier

A social commentary documenting the harsh living conditions of the working class in northern England during the Great Depression.

Down and Out in Paris and London

A memoir detailing Orwell's experiences of poverty and destitution in these two major cities.

Keep the Aspidistra Flying

A semi-autobiographical novel exploring themes of poverty, rebellion, and the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity in a commercialized world.

Coming Up for Air

A poignant novel reflecting on the past and the impact of social and technological change on an ordinary Englishman's life.

Burmese Days

Orwell's first novel, set in British Burma during the colonial era, delves into the complexities of imperialism, racism, and social injustice.

Animal Farm

A satirical novella that allegorically critiques the Soviet Union and communism through the story of farm animals who overthrow their human farmer.

Nineteen Eighty-Four

A dystopian masterpiece exploring themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the suppression of individual freedom.

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