Penguin Great Ideas

Books v. Cigarettes

Orwell, George

Penguin Great Ideas: Books v. Cigarettes

Explores everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious profession of being a critic, from freedom of the press to what patriotism really means.

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Beschrijving Penguin Great Ideas: Books v. Cigarettes

Beginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell's entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious profession of being a critic, from freedom of the press to what patriotism really means.

ISBN: 9780141036618
Pagina's: 144
Verschenen: 01-01-2008
Serie: Penguin Great Ideas
NUR: 309

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback / softback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Penguin Books Ltd

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