- 1984
- The complete text of "1984," the classic novel of a totalitarian society led by Big Brother and Winston Smith's attempt to rebel against it. This novel changed the English language, adding new words and phrases from the book.
- Animal Farm
- The full text of Orwell's novel "Animal Farm," a satirical fable which addresses the futility of the Russian Revolution of 1917.
- Burmese Days
- The author's first novel, based on his years as a member of the British Indian Imperial military police in Burma and dissects the pitfalls of colonialism.
- The Chestnut Tree Cafe
- Devoted to exploring the life, times, and works of Orwell, this site includes his political satirical novels as well as essays and other works which were written using social and literary themes.
- George Orwell
- Biography and synopses of various novels and essays which explores his socialistic philosophy and his anti-fascist bent, as well as a list of further reading material.
- George Orwell 1903 - 1950
- Displays the life and work of the British author who achieved prominence in the late 1940's as the author of two brilliant satires attacking totalitarianism.
- George Orwell: From War-Time Diaries To NineteenEighty-Four
- This essay about the author's diaries starts off using the failure of those diaries leading to a window into how he thought and wrote, given that they provided him with so much of the material for his future writing.
- Inside The Whale
- The full text of Orwell's essay which uses Menry Miller's novels to examine the cultural trend towards passivity in the face of war and social conflict.
- Orwell & Marx: Animalism vs. Marxism
- This honors thesis by Howard M. Unger explores the themes of Orwell's two most famous books, "1984" and "Animal Farm.".
- Politics and the English Language
- The text of the author's essay about the relationship between word and thought which was one of the main premises of his later novel, "1984.".
- Spartacus Educational: George Orwell
- A fairly comprehensive biography of the writer with links to his works as well as to some of his political affiliations.
- Students for an Orwellian Society
- Offers an overview of this nationwide student group which wishes to promote the vision of a society based upon the principles of Ingsoc in the novel "1984.".
- Think Exist: George Orwell Quotes
- A database of quotes from the author which is searchable by subject. The site offers the ability to suggest revisions, send an ecard with a chosen quote on it, and leave an online comment about each quote.
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