Although largely known for his classic works of fiction, few have ever been as versed a critic as George Orwell. From providing commentary on such mediums as the theater, film, and literature, and on through the disciplines of politics and linguistics; Orwell understood not only how to communicate his ideas, but also how to articulate them in a manner that left an unmistakable impression. In "All Art is Propaganda" reporter and editor George Packer has compilled a masterful collection of Orwell's most distinguished critical essays for the purpose of providing modern readers with the unflinching observations of a timeless cultural figure whose words still ring true.
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Although largely known for his classic works of fiction, few have ever been as versed a critic as George Orwell. From providing commentary on such mediums as the theater, film, and literature, and on through the disciplines of politics and linguistics; Orwell understood not only how to communicate his ideas, but also how to articulate them in a manner that left an unmistakable impression. In "All Art is Propaganda" reporter and editor George Packer has compilled a masterful collection of Orwell's most distinguished critical essays for the purpose of providing modern readers with the unflinching observations of a timeless cultural figure whose words still ring true.