1903-1950

Chronicles the life of writer George Orwell, exploring the influence his childhood and Eton education, his experience as a policeman in Burma, and his plunge into poverty after the Spanish Civil War had on his writing.

Presents a study of George Orwell's "1984," featuring thematic units with pre- and post-viewing questions, teaching resources, a video index, and a slide show overview of the program.

Examines different aspects of Orwell's anti-utopian classic, with a biographical sketch of the author and critical essays on this work.

A guide to reading and understanding the works of George Orwell, with information on Orwell's personal life, characters, inspirations, and themes.

Eleven diaries are presented covering the period 1931-1949 from his early years as a writer up to his last literary notebook.

Collection of essays in which the author describes his education, the Spanish Civil War, imperialism, and writing.