George Orwell?s influence on modern literature is immense, with terms like "Orwellian" now part of popular culture. In The Pocket Book of Orwell, Chris McNab unpacks Orwell?s ideas, including 'doublethink' and 'newspeak', and questions their relevance today. With insightful discussions and famous quotes from Orwell's works, including Animal Farm, McNab explores how Orwell?s warnings about society still resonate. This concise volume serves as the perfect introduction to Orwell?s thinking, providing readers with an accessible guide to understanding his influential ideas.
