On Truth by George Orwell (hardback)

On Truth by George Orwell (hardback)A selection of George Orwell's prescient, clear eyed and stimulating writing on the subjects of truth and lies. With an introduction by Alan Johnson. 'Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four. If that is granted, all else follows.'This selection of George Orwell's writing, from both his novels and non fiction, gathers together his thoughts on the subject of truth. It ranges from discussion of personal honesty and morality, to

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