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In his Preface John Rodden describes “the phenomenon of ‘Orwell’ – the cultural icon and mythic figure who is probably more quoted and referenced than any other modern writer” (p. x). The pervasiveness of Orwell's influence makes this Companion particularly welcome and also surprising that in only 218 pages so many aspects of Orwell's writing, the writer and the phenomenon are explored.
Most UK readers are likely to first come across Orwell during their school years, where Animal Farm or 1984 frequently appear on the curriculum. His work appears in a variety of contexts in English literature degree programmes and...
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