Picked up a non-fiction after so long! What are you reading this weekend?
Recently picked up this novel by George Orwell, one of the most influential authors of his time. His writing has had a profound impact on modern literature, politics, and culture. His ‘neologism’ concepts such as “big brother”, “room 101”, “newspeak”, “thought crime”, “memory hole” etc, have become part of the popular lexicon. The most infamous novel of his, ‘1984’ is a very much discussed book in this community. My first time reading that novel gave me chills when the present government scenario seemed so similar to the dystopian and totalitarian future society. Not just his novels, but his essays and social commentary are hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking.
This book, Shooting an Elephant, is a masterful essay that offers a deep insight into his life experiences, morality, and personal responsibility. His writing is vivid, evocative, and engaging, which draws you into the world of 1920’s Burma. It shows Orwell’s unique ability to get to the heart of any subject! I’m almost done with read, and am baffled that this man was so self aware, that even at the tender age of 7-8, he knew he had to be a writer eventually. If you ever want to learn how to write non-fiction, Orwell is your man. Maybe he is known to the world for his last two novels, but for me, his best work is his essays! This is a must-read for all the George Orwell fans.
Fun fact (which i got to know a little too late in life), George Orwell was born in present day Bihar. Not only that, he was an IPS officer serving in Burma, which was under the british colonial rule from 1824 to 1948. He was an officer at the Indian Imperial Police, which was later replaced by the Indian Police Service under the All India Services by the constitution.
Recently picked up this novel by George Orwell, one of the most influential authors of his time. His writing has had a profound impact on modern literature, politics, and culture. His ‘neologism’ concepts such as “big brother”, “room 101”, “newspeak”, “thought crime”, “memory hole” etc, have become part of the popular lexicon. The most infamous novel of his, ‘1984’ is a very much discussed book in this community. My first time reading that novel gave me chills when the present government scenario seemed so similar to the dystopian and totalitarian future society. Not just his novels, but his essays and social commentary are hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking.
This book, Shooting an Elephant, is a masterful essay that offers a deep insight into his life experiences, morality, and personal responsibility. His writing is vivid, evocative, and engaging, which draws you into the world of 1920’s Burma. It shows Orwell’s unique ability to get to the heart of any subject! I’m almost done with read, and am baffled that this man was so self aware, that even at the tender age of 7-8, he knew he had to be a writer eventually. If you ever want to learn how to write non-fiction, Orwell is your man. Maybe he is known to the world for his last two novels, but for me, his best work is his essays! This is a must-read for all the George Orwell fans.
Fun fact (which i got to know a little too late in life), George Orwell was born in present day Bihar. Not only that, he was an IPS officer serving in Burma, which was under the british colonial rule from 1824 to 1948. He was an officer at the Indian Imperial Police, which was later replaced by the Indian Police Service under the All India Services by the constitution.