A selection of George Orwell's prescient, clear-eyed and stimulating
writing on the subjects of truth and lies. With an introduction by Alan
Johnson. 'Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.
If that is granted, all else follows.'This selection of George Orwell's
writing, from both his novels and non-fiction, gathers together his
thoughts on the subject of truth. It ranges from discussion of personal
honesty and morality, to freedom of speech and political propaganda.
Orwell's unique clarity of thought and illuminating scepticism provide
the perfect defence against our post-truth world of fake news and
confusion.
'The further a society drifts from the truth, the
more it will hate those that speak it.'Includes an introduction by Alan
Johnson and passages from Burmese Days, The Road to Wigan Pier, Coming
Up for Air, The Lion and the Unicorn, Animal Farm, Nineteen Eighty-Four,
Orwell's letters, war-time diary, criticism and essays including
'Fascism and Democracy', 'Culture and Democracy', 'Looking Back on the
Spanish War', 'As I Please', 'Notes on Nationalism', 'The Prevention of
Literature', 'Politics and the English Language' and 'Why I Write'.
Hardback version
Orwell on Truth - George Orwell
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