George Orwell Books

Nineteen Eighty-Four, also published as 1984, is a dystopian novel from 1949 that deals with the perils of totalitarianism. It’s set in an imagined future in a superstate called Oceania, which is ruled by an authoritarian government that maintains power through constant surveillance and other insidious means.

Animal Farm (1945) is a classic satirical novella that transplants the events of the Russian Revolution of 1917 to a small English farm. Once the animals stage an uprising, a political battle ensues between an ideological pig named Snowball and a power-hungry pig named Napoleon. 

This book is a memoir by George Orwell, detailing his experiences living in poverty in both Paris and London in the late 1920s. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Orwell provides a firsthand account of the hardships faced by the working class and the destitute, while also offering insights into the social and economic conditions of the time. It is a powerful exploration of inequality and the human spirit.

The Road to Wigan Pier is a powerful exploration of the harsh living and working conditions faced by the working class in northern England during the 1930s. George Orwell combines personal experiences and investigative journalism to expose the social and economic inequalities of the time, while also offering his own thoughts on socialism and the potential for societal change.

Homage to Catalonia is George Orwell's personal account of his experiences during the Spanish Civil War. Published in 1938, the book offers a firsthand perspective on the political and social situation in Spain at the time, as well as Orwell's reflections on the broader themes of war, propaganda, and the fight against fascism.

Keep the Aspidistra Flying is a novel by George Orwell that delves into the themes of freedom, individuality, and societal expectations. It follows the story of Gordon Comstock, a disillusioned poet who rejects the trappings of a successful life and chooses to live in poverty. As he struggles to pursue his artistic ambitions, the novel offers a thought-provoking commentary on the value of money and the pursuit of happiness.