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George Orwell Essays is an outstanding collection which brings together some of the most extraordinary and major essays by George Orwell. Summary of the Book This anthology of essays, reviews and articles showcase the life and work of most of the most celebrated English writers of the century. In this book, the author unfolds his views on varied subjects ranging from revaluation of Charles Dickens to the nature of Socialism and a spirited defence of English Cooking. The book has a collection of his important essays like My Country Right or Left, Decline of the English Murder, Shooting an Elephant and A Hanging. About George Orwell Eric Arthur Blair known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work is marked by awareness of social injustice and commitment to democratic socialism. He is considered as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. He was born on the 25th of June in Motihari, Bihar in British India. He has authored several books including Burmese Days, A Clergyman’s Daughter, Coming Up For Air and Animal Farm.