
Orwell, the Transformation
1979
First Published
3.85
Average Rating
256
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Follows Orwell through the mid-1930s, the years of marriage, resumed friendships, and transformation from novice writer to important literary figure with a defined view and mission
Avg Rating
3.85
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Author
Peter Stansky
Author · 8 books
Peter Stansky was educated at Yale University, King's College, Cambridge and Harvard University. He taught at Harvard and then at Stanford University, retiring in 2005 as the Frances and Charles Field Professor of History. At Stanford he taught modern British history, directed PhD dissertations, chaired his department as well as holding various administrative posts and in the course of his career was awarded several outside fellowships. He is also former President of the North American Conference on British Studies.