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In the seven decades since his untimely demise, George Orwell (1903-50) has ascended to the pantheon of Western literature's most influential figures. His pair of dystopian masterworks, Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), have collectively shifted over 40 million copies. Even in our present day, Orwell's impact on our comprehension of global power dynamics remains undiminished.
D.J. Taylor's fresh biography, the first comprehensive examination in two decades, delves into a treasure trove of previously undisclosed material. This includes newly unearthed correspondence with former romantic interests and professional associates, recollections from the dwindling circle of those who knew him personally, and fresh insights into his life during the early 1930s. The result is a definitive portrait that peels back the layers of this complex, driven individual who actively contributed to his own mythologisation.
Book ISBN: | 9781472132963 |
Book Author: | D.J. Taylor |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Constable |
Book Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Book Dimensions: | 164 x 241 x 53 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-05-25 |
Book Pagination: | 608 pages, 2x 8pp plate sections |
Book Weight: | 958g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’