George Orwell: A Life in Letters

Personal as well as political, Orwell's letters offer a fascinating window into the mind of a phenomenal man.

We are privy to snatched glimpses of his family life, including:

• His son Richard's developing teeth
• The death of his wife Eileen
• His own illness

Candid portraits of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War, his opinions on bayonets, and the chaining of German prisoners display his magnificent talent as a political writer. Additionally, letters to friends and his publisher provide a unique insight into the development and publication of some of the most important novels in the English language.

A Life in Letters features previously unpublished material, including:

• Letters that shed new light on a love that would haunt him for his whole life
• Revelations about the inspiration for some of his most famous characters

Presented for the first time in a dedicated volume, this selection of Orwell's letters is an indispensable companion to his diaries.