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Decline of the English Murder (Penguin Great Ideas) (Paperback)
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Short Description for Decline of the English MurderContains essays that explore the English love of reading about a good murder in the papers (and lament the passing of the heyday of the 'perfect' murder involving class, sex and poisoning). This book also unfolds the author's views on things from boys' weeklies to naughty seaside postcards.
Full description- Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
- Published: 01 November 2009
- Format: Paperback 128 pages
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- Categories: Literary Essays
- ISBN 13: 9780141191263 ISBN 10: 0141191260
- Sales rank: 54,892
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Full description for Decline of the English Murder
In these timeless and witty essays George Orwell explores the English love of reading about a good murder in the papers (and laments the passing of the heyday of the 'perfect' murder involving class, sex and poisoning), as well as unfolding his trenchant views on everything from boys' weeklies to naughty seaside postcards. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
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