Книга: Orwell, George «A Clergyman`s Daughter»

A Clergyman`s Daughter

Производитель: "Неизвестный"

Although it is generally agreed that Orwell did not effectively reconcile the sections of this novel, the development of the narrativewas greatly hindered by the effects of censorship. This arose from thepublisher`s understandable fears at the time that the book as submitted would lead to actions for libel, defamation and obscenity. In consequence, many pages were `toned down` (again, Orwell`s words), what was specific was made vague and unlocalised, and Dorothy`s crucial loss of memory left unexplained. The discovery of details of cuts and changes required - most importantof which is Mr. Warburton`s attempt to rape Dorothy - make it possibleto assess A Clergyman`s Daughter afresh. Some passages can be restoredprecisely; whole areas of change can be identified though not restoredAs a result, Dorothy`s `little odyssey`, her loss of faith and her subsequent resighned acceptance of her lot, can at last be read with afar clearer... ISBN:9780436231292

Издательство: "Неизвестный" (2014)

ISBN: 9780436231292

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Orwell,George

Or·well (ôrʹwĕl', -wəl), George. Pen name of Eric Arthur Blair. 1903-1950.

British writer whose books attack totalitarianism and reflect his concern with social justice. His works include the novels Animal Farm (1945) and 1984 (1949) and the essay collection Shooting an Elephant (1950).

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Источник: Orwell,George

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