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It is the growing relevance of the political thought and vision of George Orwell in the 21st century when the world is at eternal war with itself in the name of war on terrorism that prompted the idea of getting this book published. The title Fictional Styles of George Orwell may well be understood as to how the author wrote in him times in the first half of the twentieth century, but it attempts to encompass a greater concept: How Orwell used different ...
The City and the River is a political fable. Using a mixture of fantasy, prophecy and a startlingly real vision of everyday politics, this is a novel that is truly a parable of the times. The book is not a philosophical tract mounting the utterances of its characters. Its appeal lies in its skillful handling of the course plotted by intrigue and corruption in high places. The readability is enhanced by incisive character detail. As events unfold, each of the main ...