Orwell

Michael Sheldon

A biography written in reaction to Crick's fact-laden work, read by Andrew because Animal Farm and 1984 had started him reading again after bad experiences at school. Orwell was unsettled for most of his life, and doubtful of his own abilities. His first wife died tragically and he threw himself into his work, producing Animal Farm - his first (huge) success - then 1984. The biography shows up the huge influence of publishers at the time, with Gollancz refusing to publish Animal Farm. Andrew thoroughly enjoyed this good book which "filled in lots of gaps."
Andrew 15/3/98

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