Beginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell's entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious profession of being a critic, from freedom of the press to what patriotism really means.
 
- Author: Orwell, George
 
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
 
- Format: Paperback
 
- Publication Date: 07/08/2008
 
- ISBN: 9780141036618
 
- B-Code: B008775
 
- Pages: 144
 
- Dimensions: 181x111mm