This collection brings together Orwell's major essays and a selection of shorter pieces. His views unfold on a range of subjects, from a revaluation of Dickens to English cooking, while he displays a mastery of English plain prose style and continues to challenge, move and entertain.

This collection brings together Orwell's major essays and a selection of shorter pieces. His views unfold on a range of subjects, from a revaluation of Dickens to English cooking, while he displays a mastery of English plain prose style and continues to challenge, move and entertain.