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1998mon0000077897The Folio Society 1998T. hardcover. Very Good. 15.1885 cent in x 23.3822 cent in x 15.1885 cent in. The Folio Society hardcover
1580891281NY. Harcourt Brace and Company. First Edition THUS. Unknown. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket missing. First edition THUS. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding with general signs of previous use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. NY. Harcourt, Brace, and Company. unknown
19651768818662ALKSecker & Warburg 1965. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1965. Reprint. 230 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Beige pictorial dust jacket laminated to green cloth. Book has been rebound by library with expected inserts stamps and inscriptions. Pages are lightly tanned at the edges with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards have slight shelf wear with bumping to corners. Spine ends are a little crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Slight forward lean to text block. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears nicks and creases to spine edge and corners. Dust jacket taped to boards and protected by plastic wrapper. Secker & Warburg hardcover
20219781013913617-2025Hassell Street Press 2021. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> George Orwell</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Hassell Street Press</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9781013913617</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2021</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 296</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p> Hassell Street Press hardcover
20219781013913617-2025Hassell Street Press 2021. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> George Orwell</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Hassell Street Press</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9781013913617</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2021</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 296</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p> Hassell Street Press hardcover
1270140596NY. Harcourt Brace and Company. First Edition THUS. Unknown. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket in mylar and adhered to cover boards. Scuffing to cover boards. Binding is sound. This book is in acceptable condition and is a reading copy. This book is from a library and may include stamps tape and markings. Dust jacket condition is Acceptable. This copy is the First Edition THUS of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. NY. Harcourt, Brace, and Company. unknown
1954055058Istanbul: Maarif Vekâleti 1954. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Original wrappers. Foolscap 8vo. 18 x 12 cm. In Turkish. iv 112 p. Rare first Turkish edition of Animal Farm by Orwell in a book form. The novella was serialized in Turkish 1952 in Cumhuriyet newspaper with Halide Edip Adivar 1884-1964's translation. Later in 1954 it was published in a book form by Turkish Ministry of Education again with Halide Edip Adivar's translation. Interestingly the novella was published under the title New American Literature Series' and this mistake continued until 1990. In the 1990 edition 'New American Literature' title was removed without any explanation. Four copies in OCLC; Three in Turkish one in US libraries. OCLC: 850815315. Not in Fenwick. <br/> <br/> Maarif Vekâleti paperback
19686662Harcourt Brace & World Inc. New York 1968 1968. Hardcover. New/New. PHOTO AND VIDEO OF PAGES TAKEN TO SHOW CONDITION PRIOR TO SHIPPING; Photos of book emailed upon request; Book <br/> <br/> Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., New York, 1968 hardcover
1950000807Secker & Warburg 1950. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. First edition thus first printing published by Secker and Warburg 1950. Originally published in the literary magazine New Writing in 1936 the essay was not published in book form until this published in 1950 after Orwells death. Unclipped dustjacket has several small tears to the bottom edge with some loss plus chipping to the spine ends. Reds to the spine are faded as is very often the case with this title. Jacket also with some general wear. Jacket design by Michael Kennard now in a removable protective wrapper. Cloth covers are bright spine a little faded with a lean. Rich reddish dyed top edge. Fore edge of page block with a few minor spots front free endpaper with a previous owners name pages otherwise clean and bright. Good condition. Orwell or Eric Blair was born into a colonial family with his father and grandfather having roles in Jamaica and India so it was no surprise that Orwell found himself on a similar path taking a role in the Indian Imperial Police in 1922. Positioned in Burma he recounts being informed of an unruly elephant on the rampage. As a figure of authority and wishing to appear as much to the locals he felt the responsibility of dealing with the elephant. Against his better judgment he shoots it down. Orwell related the experience of shooting an elephant to imperialism in general he writes "I perceived in this moment that when the white man turns tyrant it is his own freedom that he destroys. He becomes a sort of hollow posing dummy the conventionalised figure of sahib. For it is the condition of his rule that he shall spend his life trying to impress the 'natives' and so in every crisis he has got to do what the "natives" expect of him. He wears a mask and his face grows to fit it." Some dispute whether the work is autobiographical or fictional. <br/> <br/> Secker & Warburg hardcover
19506767<p>Shooting An Elephant and Other Essays by George Orwell<br />first UK edition<br />hardcover<br />Publisher:<br />Secker And Warburg 1950<br />Condition: <br />Very Good- - some discoloration to the covers name written on the endpaper</p> Secker And Warburg hardcover
19531761826386ABSSecker & Warburg 1953. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1953. Reprint. 212 pages. Grey dust jacket over green cloth. Pages are lightly tanned with some foxing throughout. Slightly more pronounced to endpapers and text block edges. Binding remains firm. Top text block edge dyed red. Faint pencil markings to front endpaper. Boards are bright and clean with mild sunning to spine and edges. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket. Panels have moderate edge wear with chips tears and creasing. Large tears across spine with loss. Parts of the spine are loose. Loss to edges and corners. Noticeable tanning to spine and rear panel. Faint markings and scuffing overall. Secker & Warburg hardcover
19509369<p>This is a nice condition early copy of "Shooting an Elephant" by GEORGE ORWELL with its original dust jacket. 1950 1st edition 7th printing stated; Harcourt Brace & World; New York. The book is a collection of 18 essays including "Some Thoughts on the Common Toad" "Reflections on Gandhi" "Lear Tolstoy and the Fool" "How the Poor Die" "A Hanging" "Books vs. Cigarettes" "Nonsense Poetry" and more. The title essay "Shooting an Elephant" recounts Orwell's time as a British colonial police officer in Burma. It details the psychological pressure of imperialism where Orwell feels forced to kill a rogue elephant to avoid appearing foolish in front of the local population despite knowing it is morally wrong.<br /><br />Condition:<br />The book is in Near Fine condition and appears unread. Clean both inside and out with only a thin stain marker strip along the top edge of the text block see photo. Clean covers and spine. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers are firmly attached. Some very light tanning to the pastedowns from the jacket flaps. The dust jacket is un-clipped with the price intact on the front flap; a small bit of the paper is missing at the top-right and bottom-left corners of the spine.overall the jacket is in Very Good condition.</p> Harcourt, Brace & World hardcover
2023BIBHB0264223152023. Hardcover. New. About The Book:- In ""Shooting an Elephant"" George Orwell vividly recounts his poignant experiences in colonial Burma. Through his masterful storytelling and incisive social commentary the essay delves into profound themes such as language imperialism and the complexities of the human condition. Orwell's personal narrative in colonial Burma serves as a powerful exploration of identity the moral quandaries faced by individuals entangled within oppressive power structures and the broader implications of imperialism. George Orwell a renowned British writer and journalist consistently demonstrated a keen awareness of societal and political issues. His works including those featured in this collection are a testament to his unwavering commitment to truth clarity and human rights. Orwell's distinctive writing style is marked by its remarkable lucidity and unflinching honesty rendering his works both accessible and intellectually stimulating. His enduring legacy as one of the 20th century's most influential voices continues to resonate in today's world. About The Author: George Orwell born Eric Arthur Blair was a prominent English writer known for his lucid prose social critique and unwavering opposition to totalitarianism while advocating for democratic socialism. His diverse body of work encompassed literary criticism poetry fiction and polemical journalism. Orwell's most notable works include the allegorical novella ""Animal Farm"" 1945 and the dystopian novel ""Nineteen Eighty-Four"" 1949 both of which offered powerful critiques of authoritarianism and totalitarianism. His non-fiction writings such as ""The Road to Wigan Pier"" 1937 and ""Homage to Catalonia"" 1938 showcased his keen observations of working-class life in England and his experiences as a soldier in the Spanish Civil War. Born in India and educated in England Orwell served as an Imperial policeman in Burma before embarking on his writing career. He adopted the pen name ""George Orwell"" from his beloved River Orwell in Suffolk. Throughout his life he worked as a journalist teacher and bookseller while producing influential essays on politics literature language and culture. Orwell's contributions to language include iconic terms like ""Big Brother"" ""Thought Police"" ""Room 101"" ""Newspeak"" ""memory hole"" ""doublethink"" and ""thoughtcrime."" His impact on popular and political culture endures with the term ""Orwellian"" being used to describe oppressive social practices. In recognition of his literary significance The Times ranked George Orwell second among ""The 50 greatest British writers since 1945"" in 2008. CONTENTS: WHY I WRITE . 7 THE SPIKE . 15 A HANGING . 24 SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT . 30 BOOKSHOP MEMORIES . 39 CHARLES DICKENS . 45 BOYS� WEEKLIES . 102 MY COUNTRY RIGHT OR LEFT . 132 LOOKING BACK ON THE SPANISH WAR . 138 IN DEFENCE OF ENGLISH COOKING . 161 GOOD BAD BOOKS . . 164 THE SPORTING SPIRIT . 168 NONSENSE POETRY . 173 THE PREVENTION OF LITERATURE . 178 BOOKS V. CIGARETTES . 194 DECLINE OF THE ENGLISH MURDER . 199 SOME THOUGHTS ON THE COMMON TOAD. 204 CONFESSIONS OF A BOOK REVIEWER. 209 POLITICS V. LITERATURE: AN EXAMINATION OF GULLIVER�S TRAVELS . 214 HOW THE POOR DIE. 236 SUCH SUCH WERE THE JOYS . 248 REFLECTIONS ON GANDHI . 296 POLITICS AND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE . 306 The Title 'Shooting an Elephant written/authored/edited by George Orwell' published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9789356634718 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 320 Pages. The publisher of this title is GenNext Publication. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Essay's. Size of the book is 10.795 x 17.78 cms Vol: hardcover
19849780151820436-2025Harcourt 1984. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> George Orwell</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Harcourt</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9780151820436</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 1984</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 200</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> Selected essays reveal Orwell's satirical views on social and political issues</p> Harcourt hardcover
19849780151820436-2025Harcourt 1984. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> George Orwell</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Harcourt</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9780151820436</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 1984</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 200</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> Selected essays reveal Orwell's satirical views on social and political issues</p> Harcourt hardcover
1950147625New York: Harcourt Brace & World 1950. First Edition; Early Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Shelf wear on front/rear panels. Rubbing along panel edges. Foxing on top text block edge. Harcourt, Brace & World hardcover
1984005545Harcourt. DJ in archival cover. . Fine. Hardcover. 1984. Harcourt hardcover
421724Random House. Paperback. Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Volume 18 of The Complete Works of George OrwellJournalism took a heavy toll on Orwell in the first months of 1946. Despite this unremitting pressure he produced a major sequence of articles on 'The Intellectual Revolt'. He wrote one of his very goodst short essays 'Some Thoughts on the Common Toad'. He reviewed Zamyatin's We wrote two radio plays for the BBC The Voyage of the Beagle and a version of 'Red Riding Hood' for Children's Hour and a pamphlet for the British Council British Cookery; these three are printed here for the first time. The complex history of 'How the Poor Die' is unravelled as is the problem posed by his passports giving his date of birth incorrectly something that would prove significant in the writing of Nineteen Eighty-Four. Orwell renewed contact with Yvonne Davet; he corresponded with Ihor Szewczenko; he tried to get Victor Serge's memoirs published in English and with Arthur Koestler to expose Soviet responsibility for the massacre of the Poles by arranging for a translation of Joseph Czapski's Souvenirs de Starobielsk to be published. Despite all this Orwell did get away to Jura with his son Richard. He was able to relax and even fish as his Domestic Diary published for the first time shows; and he wrote fifty pages of Nineteen Eighty-Four. This volume includes Orwell's telling letter to Dwight Macdonald on the necessity for people to rid themselves of leaders of a violent revolution before they became entrenched 5 December 1946. This was what the animals of Animal Farm had failed to do. Random House paperback
0786106743.Gcassette. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
19536766<p>Such Such Were The Joys by George Orwell<br />first edition<br />hardcover<br />Publisher:<br />Harcourt Brace And Company 1953<br />Condition: <br />book - Very Good<br />dust jacket - Poor - heavy chipping</p> Harcourt Brace And Company hardcover
1953065097Harcourt Brace & Co. 1953. First American Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Very good clean tight condition. Jacket in mylar cover. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged with tracking. <br/> <br/> Harcourt, Brace & Co. hardcover
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