Whether puncturing the lies of politicians, wittily dissecting the English character or telling unpalatable truths about war, Orwell's timeless, uncompromising essays are more relevant, entertaining and essential than ever in today's era of spin. Contents: "Why I Write", first published 1946 "The Lion and the Unicorn", first published 1940 "A Hanging", first published 1931 "Politics and the English Language", first published 1946