Orwell and poetry
16 March 2012
With next Wednesday, 21st March, designated World Poetry Day by UNESCO - why not take a look at Orwell's poems in our poetry section? Orwell’s poetry may not be among his best known work, but according to biographer D.J. Taylor, the young Orwell displa… find out more
Anniversary of The Road to Wigan Pier’s publication
09 March 2012
This Thursday, 8th March, saw the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Road to Wigan Pier. To mark the anniversary, why not listen to Stephen Armstrong, author of The Road to Wigan Pier Revisited, and Professor Stephen Ingle, a George Orwell biograp… find out more
The Lion and the Unicorn
24 February 2012
One of Orwell’s most famous essays, ‘The Lion and the Unicorn’, was first published this week in 1941, on 19 February. Subtitled ‘Socialism and the English Genius’, the essay deals with national characteristics, Englishness and Empire. It also… find out more
Orwell on Stage
17 February 2012
This week’s newsletter is full of drama, with a number of theatrical productions based on Orwell (and the Prize) to tell you about. Next week, the drama society of UCL’s student union will be presenting a version of 1984 at the Bloomsbury Theatre, … find out more
Press release: Record number of entries for Orwell Prize 2012
10 February 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full list of entries for Britain’s most prestigious prize for political writing published Record 263 264 books, 140 journalists, 226 bloggers entered Prize advertises for new administrator as deputy director leaves The Orwell… find out more
Job advert: Orwell Prize administrator
10 February 2012
Job Title Orwell Prize administrator (full-time) Working for The Orwell Prize (Media Standards Trust) Location London Salary In the region of £25,000 pro rata The Media Standards Trust is looking for a new administrator for the Orwell Prize, Britainâ… find out more
This year’s entries
10 February 2012
Here’s your reading list for the next few months: we’ve published a full list of entries for the Orwell Prize 2012. Yet again, we’ve received a record number of submissions for each Prize, with 263 264 books, 140 journalists and 226 bloggers pu… find out more
Entry Deadline Next Week
13 January 2012
The Orwell Prize 2012 closes for entries next Wednesday, 18th January. There’s still time to enter the Book Prize, Journalism Prize and Blog Prize – full details can be found in our ‘How to Enter’ section. And please spread the news widely – t… find out more
Reflections on Gandhi
06 January 2012
Happy New Year, everyone! And with the new year comes a new Orwell essay on our site. First published in January 1949, Orwell’s ‘Reflections on Gandhi’ reflected on the life and legacy of the Indian independence leader, who had died the previous ye… find out more
Merry Christmas
16 December 2011
In our last newsletter of 2011, we’d like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Our Orwell archive has a festive sprinkling of Christmas cheer – there’s the script of a special Christmas edition of his radio poetry magazine, Voic… find out more