Facing unpleasant facts : narrative essays / George Orwell ; compiled and with an introduction by George Packer.
| Author/creator | Orwell, George |
| Other author | Packer, George, 1960- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Orlando : Harcourt, ©2008. |
| Description | xxviii, 308 pages ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The spike -- Clink -- A hanging -- Shooting an elephant -- Bookshop memories -- Marrakech -- My country right or left -- War-time diary -- England your England -- Dear Doktor Goebbels, your British friends are feeding fine! -- Looking back on the Spanish war -- As I please, 1 -- As I please, 2 -- As I please, 3 -- As I please, 16 -- Revenge is sour -- The case for the open fire -- The sporting spirit -- In defence of English cooking -- A nice cup of tea -- The moon under water -- In front of your nose -- Some thoughts on the common toad -- A good word for the vicar of Bray -- Why I write -- How the poor die -- Such, such were the joys. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [296]-308). |
| LCCN | 2008014749 |
| ISBN | 9780151013616 |
| ISBN | 0151013616 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR 6029.R8 F33 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |