Why Orwell Matters

xii, 211 pp. 8vo. Hitchens assesses Orwell's fiction and nonfiction, defending him against illogical and overly subjective criticism, praising his successes, and pointing out the weaknesses in his political, journalistic and fictional work. Also includes a number of interesting facts about various editions of Orwell's published works. Originally published in paperback, this is the first American hardcover release.