Collected in this volume are the finest essays by George Orwell, one of the greatest British writers of the twentieth century, spanning a diverse range of topics from writing and literature to travel and politics.

Known for having strong opinions on the subject of literature, many of the best examples of Orwell's reviews, criticisms, and writings on language are featured in this unique collection. His musings on socio-political topics and his experiences while travelling are also divulged, evidencing the early workings of his anti-totalitarian views. This influential volume is highly recommended for those who wish to gain insight into the mind behind the great novels Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949).