Coming Up for Air

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(Autor) George Orwell
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George Bowling, a forty-five-year-old insurance salesman with a wife and two children, is overweight, depressed and haunted by ever-present portents of imminent global conflict. Dreaming of escaping the staid suburban rut in which he has become embedded, he reminisces about his home town in Oxfordshire, Lower Binfield. But as he seeks refuge in the rural idyll of his treasured childhood memories, the rapacious forces of "progress" continue their relentless march, eventually forcing George to reflect on the folly of nostalgia and the impossibility of reliving the past.By turns comic and melancholy, Orwell's fourth novel - published in 1939 to critical and commercial acclaim by Victor Gollancz - is Wellsian in its exploration of the frustrations and helplessness of a lower-middle-class protagonist faced with the indifference of a rapidly changing world, and a vital record of a society on the verge of war.

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Editorial:
Alma Books Ltd
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9781847499004
Año de publicación:
2023
Fecha publicación:
22 de Junio de 2023

George Orwell

George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair in 1903, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. He is best known for his works "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four," which are both powerful critiques of totalitarianism and authoritarianism. Orwell's writing style is characterized by clarity, precision, and a sharp wit, making his works accessible and thought-provoking for readers.

Orwell's contributions to literature include his exploration of political and social issues, as well as his commitment to truth and honesty in writing. His works have had a lasting impact on the dystopian and political fiction genres, influencing countless authors and thinkers. "Nineteen Eighty-Four" in particular has become a classic of modern literature, with its portrayal of a bleak and oppressive future society resonating with readers around the world. Orwell's legacy as a writer and social critic continues to be celebrated and studied today for its enduring relevance and insight.

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