Essays
George Orwell
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Essays
Published
2002
Publisher
Everyman
Pages
1396
ISBN-13
9781857152425
Description
A generous and varied selection-the only hardcover edition available-of the literary and political writings of one of the greatest essayists of the twentieth century. Though best known as the author of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell left an even more lastingly significant achievement in his voluminous essays, which dealt with all the great social, political, and literary questions of the day and exemplified an incisive prose style that is still universally admired. Included among the more than 240 essays in this volume are Orwell's famous discussion of pacifism, "My Country Right or Left," his scathingly complicated views on the dirty work of imperialism in "Shooting an Elephant," and his very firm opinion on how to make "A Nice Cup of Tea." In his essays, Orwell elevated political writing to the level of art, and his motivating ideas-his desire for social justice, his belief in universal freedom and equality, and his concern for truth in language-are as enduringly relevant now, a hundred years after his birth, as ever.
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How many pages are in Essays?
This edition of Essays has approximately 1396 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Essays?
For most readers, Essays typically takes between 29h 5m and 19h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 349,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 23h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 47 days • Estimated word count: 349,000 words
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What is the word count of Essays?
The estimated word count for Essays is approximately 349,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Essays?
Essays was written by George Orwell, John Carey.
When was Essays published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.