Description
First edition, first printing of The English People by George Orwell, published by Collins, London in 1947, with 8 plates in colour and 17 illustrations in black and white. A very good copy free from inscriptions, with some rubbing to the spine tips and corners of the boards, the front board with a little shelf-wear, toning to the text block, some erased pencil marks to the front paste-down and ghosting to the fee end papers. The very good unclipped wrapper with toning to the spine, chipping to the head and foot of the spine with minor chips to the knuckles of the front and rear panel folds, bumping to the top edge of front and rear panel, some creasing to the spine.
The English People is an essay by George Orwell, exploring the complex characteristics and social dynamics of the English populace. Published in 1947, Orwell delves into the nuances of English identity, class structures and cultural quirks. He scrutinises English attitudes towards class, tradition and individualism, offering astute observations on the national psyche. Orwell’s sharp analysis dissects the contradictions and stereotypes surrounding the English, providing insight into their customs, values and the underlying tensions within English society.
