George Orwell: which book should you start with?

The most accessible of the author's books in our catalogue.

George OrwellAnimal FarmThe animals of Manor Farm drive out their master and set about running the farm themselves, under the banner of equality. The pigs, quickest to learn, take charge of organising the work and writing the rules. Little by little, the rules change, the memories fade, and the new…Read bilingually →

• Nineteen Eighty-Four
• Homage to Catalonia