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CAN SOCIALISTS BE HAPPY?

CAN SOCIALISTS BE HAPPY?

GEORGE. ORWELL

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Publisher:
LADYBIRD
Year of publication:
2025
Subject:
Non fiction
ISBN:
978-0-241-74690-5
Pages:
128
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No thinking person can or does genuinely keep out of politics, in an age like the present one

This stirring new collection brings together George Orwell's most cherished essays with lesser-known gems, all penned with the clarity, wit and charm which characterise his writing. Showcasing his vivid personal encounters and perceptive insights - from his musings on tree planting to his warnings against the threat of atomic destruction - this collection is sure to delight Orwell fans, both old and new.

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