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Decline of the English Murder

About Decline of the English Murder

In these timeless and witty essays George Orwell explores the English love of reading about a good murder in the papers (and laments the passing of the heyday of the 'perfect' murder involving class, sex and poisoning), as well as unfolding his trenchant views on everything from boys' weeklies to naughty seaside postcards.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780141191263
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 128
  • Published:
  • August 26, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 110x181x8 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 82 g.
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Expected delivery: November 30, 2024

Description of Decline of the English Murder

In these timeless and witty essays George Orwell explores the English love of reading about a good murder in the papers (and laments the passing of the heyday of the 'perfect' murder involving class, sex and poisoning), as well as unfolding his trenchant views on everything from boys' weeklies to naughty seaside postcards.

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