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0436205564.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1949255Germany: Publisher not identified 1949. Original printed wrappers. Octavo 16.5 x 11.8 cm. 79 pages. Text in Russian. A clean copy in very good condition with a lightly spotted title.<br /> <br /> A Russian edition of Orwell's masterpiece Animal Farm - the most important work of fictional political satire and an exceptional example of a notoriously fragile production. First it appeared in Posev a weekly social and political review Nos. 7-25 1949. In 1950 Posev published the first Russian edition in book form. This unknown edition that doesn't bear Posev's imprint could be either a signal edition published prior to 1950 or intended to be secretly distributed among the Russian Soviet soldiers deployed in German-occupied zones. <br /> <br /> In one of his letters to Gleb Struve George Orwell wrote the following "…The Possev people sent me a complete file of the paper containing your translation of Animal Farm. They now want to bring out an edition in book form to distribute in the Soviet Zone. This of course would cost money as the copies so distributed wouldn't be paid for. Meanwhile my agent tells me that he was already in negotiation with some other Russian publisher to bring out a translation. It's all in the air yet but I've suggested that if he does close with this other publisher your translation should be used as it would save time and I know the translation would be a good one. In that case I suppose you would be paid something – but as I say nothing is settled yet. But at any rate I shall see to it that the book appears in book form even if I have to finance it myself…" letter to Gleb Struve July 1949. <br /> <br /> Scarce. Not in the trade as of December 2020. [Publisher not identified] unknown
1805094025.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
mon0004012767Debolsillo 12/27/2016 12:00:01. mass_market. Good. 0.5512 7.4409 4.8819. Debolsillo unknown
195018496London: Secker and Warburg 1950. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. A solid presentable copy of the 1950 true 1st edition. Tight and VG very light offsetting along the edges and the spine in a crisp price-intact VG dustjacket with light chipping and several very small closed tears to the panel edges and the spine ends. An important early collection of Orwell essays including "Reflections on Gandhi" and "How the Poor Die" <br/><br/> Secker and Warburg hardcover books
1950WN183GONew York: Harcouet Brace and Company 1950. Gray cloth with silver spine lettering book has light shelf wear. Vinyl covered dust jacket chipped on edges and spine ends and with light overall wear and staining. Fascinating commentary from the great Orwell. First American Ed. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Trade. Harcouet, Brace and Company Hardcover books
1950140941369London: Secker and Warburg 1950. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First edition first printing. viii 212 pp. Publisher's green cloth lettered in red. Very Good with sunning to spine cloth light wear and a little foxing to cloth jacket unclipped spine panel sunned Very Good. A collection of essays demonstrating the acclaimed wit and insight of the British writer best-known for his dystopian novels including "Politics and the English Language" "Reflections on Gandhi" the titular essay and "I Write as I Please. Secker and Warburg hardcover books
1950WRCLIT75718New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1950. Cloth. First US edition 4000 copies printed. A bright near fine copy in good price-clipped dust jacket with a few creased tears some chips at the spine ends and some tanning to the spine panel on the verso. FENWICK D.3b. Harcourt, Brace and Company hardcover books
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
195031923New York: Harcourt Brace 1950. First US edition. Hardbound in very good condition in good dust jacket; 1/4" piece loss to head of jacket spine; Modest other edge wear; Tape applied to inner side of jacket bleading through slightly to rear jacket edges. 200 pages. Harcourt Brace unknown
043280Harcourt. Hardcover. As New/Near Fine. Like new hardcover. No marks or wear. Dust jacket has slight rub to top edge. <br/> <br/> Harcourt hardcover
0241515009.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
195060512London: Secker & Warburg 1950. 8vo. First edition. vii 212 pp. Recently bound in half green morocco over green cloth boards. Raised bands to spine with decorative gilt devices and gilt lettering. Top edge stained red. New endpapers. Minor spotting to fore-edge otherwise clean. Includes the pieces grouped together under the title 'I write as I please' which are a selection from a weekly column which Orwell wrote for Tribune. Also includes A Hanging Reflections on Gandhi and Lear Tolstoy and The Fool. . Near Fine. Half Morocco. First Edition. 1950. Secker & Warburg 1950 unknown
0241515009-7-1Penguin Classics. Acceptable. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting as well as stains bent corners or any other major defect but the text is not obscured in any way. Penguin Classics unknown
70242London: Secker and Warburg 1950. Literature FIRST EDITION. Octavo 19 x 13cm pp.viii; 212. Light green cloth boards with red titles to spine top edge red. In grey and red pictorial dust-jacket with white text designed by Michael Kennard. Later newspaper article tucked-in. No inscriptions or price-clipping light wear to crown; a near fine copy with the usual sunning to spine. A series of literary essays previously published in periodicals such as 'New Writing' 'Horizon' and 'The Tribune'. Subjects include Tolstoy Gandhi and 'Gulliver's Travels'. London: Secker and Warburg, 1950 unknown
195069381New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1950. First American edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 200pp. Octavo 21 cm Gray cloth over boards with silver stamping on the backstrip. Subtle bumping and rubbing to the extremities. Light foxing and areas of toning to endpapers. In the dust jacket corners clipped but $2.75 price intact with periodic shallow open and closed tears to the edges and mild foxing to the inside flaps. A volume published shortly after Orwell's untimely death. English critics considered the title sketch to be one of the best short pieces written by Orwell. The first three of these essays were written between 1931 and 1936 and the remainder were written between 1945 and 1949. Harcourt, Brace and Company hardcover
1950762New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1950. 5.5" x 8.25" pp. 8 200. First American edition. Gray cloth boards in black and white polka dot cover jacket lightly scuffed at edges. Very slight wear at corners of jacket without loss. Boards are sound with a few light smudges. Text is sound and clean. Very good. <br /> <br /> A collection of short stories from George Orwell exploring the predicted totalitarian society of the future through his own life and reflections. "The first three of these essays were written between 1931 and 1936 the rest between 1945 and 1949." --Editor's Note. Harcourt, Brace, and Company unknown
