The social and political thought of George Orwell : a reassessment / Stephen Ingle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ingle, Stephen.

Series:

Routledge studies in social and political thought ; 45.

Routledge studies in social and political thought ; 45

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orwell, George, 1903-1950--Political and social views.

Orwell, George.

Orwell, George, 1903-1950.

Politics and literature--Great Britain--History--20th century.

Politics and literature.

Political and social views.

Great Britain.

History.

Literature and society--Great Britain--History--20th century.

Literature and society.

Political fiction, English--History and criticism.

Political fiction, English.

Social problems in literature.

Physical Description:

225 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.

Summary:

This book provides a systematic and critical treatment of George Orwell's thought, from his days as an imperial policeman up to his death. With a detailed and thorough analysis of Orwell's writing, the author explores topics such as: · The myth of working-class socialism. · Patriotism · Revolution · Power and the Intellectuals · Socialism and Family Values · Christianity · Knowledge Finally the author asks whether Orwell's thinking constitutes a consistent strand of socialism and does it have any value today? This book will be of interest to students of political history, political theory and literature, as well keen readers of George Orwell's writing.

Contents:

In search of Orwell

The shadow of imperialism

The poor, the workers and the 'decency myth'

To the barricades and back

Family and nation

Two plus two equals four

Orwell, socialism and the soul of man

Orwell's social and political thought.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [211]-217) and index.

ISBN:

0415357357

OCLC:

60839317

Publisher Number:

9780415357357