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Los cuatro ensayos breves recopilados en estapublicación se encuentran entre los másimportantes dentro del pensamiento político deGeorge Orwell, que exhibe su agudezaelevando la escritura política a la categoria dearte. Son escritos cortos y fulgurantes: Tu y labomba atomica (1945) contiene una reflexioninmediatamente posterior al lanzamiento porlos EEUU de las bombas atomicas sobreHiroshima y Nagasaki, en la que se formula porprimera vez la idea de la guerra fria,expresion acuñada por Orwell, en la quecaerian las grandes potencias atenazadas porel poder destructivo absoluto del atomo.Disparar a un elefante (1936) contiene unacritica profunda al colonialismo britanico y ladegradacion humana a la que conducia a todoslos sujetos participantes. Esta basado en supropia experiencia como policia colonial enBirmania. Notas sobre el nacionalismo (1947),penetra en las caracteristicas de multiplesismos fundados sobre la rigidez que rechazael debate y la reflexion.

Yo había ido a España con la vaga idea de escribir artículos para los periódicos, pero había ingresado en la milicia casi inmediatamente después de llegar, porque en aquella época y en aquella atmósfera parecia que esto era lo unico concebible. Los anarquistas aun dominaban virtualmente Cataluña y la revolucion se encontraba en su apogeo.

Tutti gli animali sono uguali, ma alcuni animali sono piu uguali degli altri. Stanchi dei soprusi, gli animali di una fattoria decidono di ribellarsi agli umani e, cacciato il proprietario, danno vita a un nuovo ordine fondato sull'uguaglianza. Ben presto, pero, emerge tra loro una nuova classe di burocrati, i maiali, che con astuzia, cupidigia e prepotenza si impongono sugli altri animali. L'acuta satira orwelliana contro il totalitarismo e unita in questo apologo a una felicita inventiva e a un'energia stilistica che pongono "La fattoria degli animali" tra le opere piu celebri della narrativa del Novecento.

Visionaria denuncia de los totalitarismos que han asolado el siglo XX. 1984, una de las obras más célebres de la literatura de este siglo y la obra maestra de Orwell, se ofrece ahora en una nueva traduccion, soberbiamente ilustrada por las negras luces del recientemente fallecido Antonio Saura

De tous les carrefours importants, le visage à la moustache noire vous fixait du regard. Il y en avait un sur le mur d'en face. Big brother vous regarde, répétait la légende, tandis que le regard des yeux noirs pénétrait les yeux de Winston. Au loin, un hélicoptère glissa entre les toits, plana un moment, telle une mouche bleue, puis repartit comme une flèche, dans un vol courbe. C'était une patrouille qui venait mettre le nez aux fenêtres des gens. Mais les patrouilles n'avaient pas d'importance. Seule comptait la Police de la Pensée.

Unha sátira contra as ditaturas, unha fábula moderna que critica os totalitarismos e a corrupción que enxendra o poder. Máis aló do rexime sovietico no que se contextualiza, e unha ferramenta de formacion nas aulas. Ilustracion de portada: Adria Fruitos

Aquesta novel·la, escrita el 1948, és un dels grans al·legats del segle XX contra el totalitarisme. En el futur hipotètic en què se situa l'acció, el món està dominat per tres grans superpotències, t

"Review of Adolph Hitlers Mein Kampf" is an essay of George Orwell."Mein Kampf" ("My Struggle" or "My Fight") is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler. The work describes the process by which Hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany. Volume 1 of "Mein Kampf" was published in 1925 and Volume 2 in 1926. The book was edited first by Emil Maurice, then by Hitlers deputy Rudolf Hess.

George Orwell's vivid memoir of his time living among the desperately poor and destitute, "Down and Out in Paris and London" is a moving tour of the underworld of society from the author of "1984", published with an introduction by Dervla Murphy in "Penguin Modern Classics". 'You have talked so often of going to the dogs - and well, here are the dogs, and you have reached them.' Written when Orwell was a struggling writer in his twenties, it documents his 'first contact with poverty'. Here, he painstakingly documents a world of unrelenting drudgery and squalor - sleeping in bug-infested hostels and doss houses of last resort, working as a dishwasher in Paris' vile 'Hotel X', surviving on scraps and cigarette butts, living alongside tramps, a star-gazing pavement artist and a starving Russian ex-army captain.

Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, Burmese Days describes both indigenous corruption and Imperial bigotry, when 'after all, natives were natives - interesting, no doubt, but finally only a "subject" people, an inferior people with black faces'. Against the prevailing orthodoxy, Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Dr Veraswami, a black enthusiast for Empire. The doctor needs help. U Po Kyin, Sub- divisional Magistrate of Kyauktada, is plotting his downfall. The only thing that can save him is European patronage: membership of the hitherto all-white Club. While Flory prevaricates, beautiful Elizabeth Lackersteen arrives in Upper Burma from Paris. At last, after years of 'solitary hell', romance and marriage appear to offer Flory an escape from the 'lie' of the 'pukka sahib pose'.

In "Animal Farm," George Orwell employs allegorical storytelling to critique totalitarianism and explore the intricacies of power dynamics, class struggle, and societal corruption. Set on a seemingly idyllic farm, the narrative follows the rebellion of the animals against their oppressive human owner, only to witness the emergence of a new tyranny. Through a straightforward yet poignant prose style, Orwell masterfully intertwines fable-like simplicity with deeply resonant political commentary, echoing the tumultuous events of the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism. This book serves as a cautionary tale about the usurpation of revolutionary ideals and the ease with which noble intentions can devolve into despotism. George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was profoundly influenced by his experiences in colonial India and the Spanish Civil War, which fueled his commitment to social justice and opposition to authoritarian regimes. His keen observations of societal inequalities and political machinations inspired him to pen "Animal Farm" during a time when fascism and communism posed significant threats to democratic values. Orwells keen intellect and lived experiences illuminate the allegories within this literary work. Recommended for readers seeking a concise yet impactful exploration of the perils of power and betrayal of ideals, "Animal Farm" remains an essential reading not only for its historical significance but also for its timeless reflection on human nature and governance. Orwells narrative invites readers to reflect critically on their own societal structures, making it a profound commentary on the eternal struggle for freedom and equity.

In "Homage to Catalonia," George Orwell delivers a poignant firsthand account of his experiences fighting in the Spanish Civil War, encompassing not only the brutality and chaos of war but also the complex political dynamics at play. Written in a straightforward yet evocative prose style, the narrative traverses Orwells initial enthusiasm for the anti-fascist cause, his disillusionment with the infighting among leftist factions, and his critical reflections on the nature of totalitarianism. The book serves as both a travel memoir and a political treatise, immersing readers in the visceral reality of war while critically examining the ideological battles that shaped Europe during the 20th century. George Orwell, a prominent literary figure known for his sharp political insight and commitment to social justice, wrote this work following his return from Spain in the late 1930s. His engagement in the war profoundly influenced his worldview, fortifying his anti-totalitarian beliefs and illuminating the struggles against oppression, themes that would later resonate in his more famous works such as "1984" and "Animal Farm." Orwells personal experiences allow him to navigate the emotional and political landscape of the conflict with authenticity and depth. "Homage to Catalonia" is an essential read for those interested in the interplay between democracy and totalitarianism, as well as for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Spanish Civil Wars impact on modern politics and literature. Orwells incisive observations offer enduring lessons about the fragility of freedom and the complexities of ideological commitment, making this book a vital contribution to both historical and literary scholarship.