The Modern Scholar: World of George Orwell

De: Professor Michael Shelden

Narrado por: Michael Shelden

Big Brother Is Watching You: The words are inextricably associated with the classic dystopian novel 1984 and with its revered author, George Orwell. The Modern Scholar series continues its exploration of great authors with this course from esteemed professor Michael Shelden. In these lectures, Orwell, who also penned the epitome of the political satire, Animal Farm, is discussed in full, from his childhood in Henley-on-Thames to his final days.

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Inspired me

Read more orwell due to understanding him more and found jewels. Ended up purchasing hardbacks.

Excellent George Orwell biography

If you could sum up The Modern Scholar: World of George Orwell in three words, what would they be?

Unputdownable intelligent accessible

Who was your favorite character and why?

It's a George Orwell biography

Which character – as performed by the narrator – was your favorite?

See above

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes I absolutely loved it, what a lovingly crafted biography. Definitely brought a tear to my eye, mostly tears of admiration, for both Orwell and this biographer. Shelden cares passionately about his subject matter and it shines through in his crystal clear approach and narration. Thank you Mr.Shelden for creating such a rich and emphatic portrait.

Any additional comments?

The man and his work, more relevant than ever today and carefully observed and discussed in The Modern Scholar: World of George Orwell. An excellent and worthwhile listen whether you are new to Orwell or not. What a man, he packed a lot in to his too short life and left the world with two classics of anti-totalitarian literature Animal Farm and 1984. Anyone interested in ideas of humanity, society, freedom and power should listen/read Orwell's work and this biography.You will not regret downloading this warm and enlightening audiobook. Highly HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

The Real Orwell

This was an excellent listen. If you like Orwell or you don't, this is an amazing lecture. I have found The Modern Scholar series to be not only educational but thoroughly enjoyable. As my pocketbook allows I will be looking for more in the series and certainly would be interested in anything Michael Sheldon does.

Well written but halting narration

Learned much about Eric Blair's life that I did not know. I found the frequent pauses in the narration annoying, but got around this problem by listening at 1.25x.

Great story, Great Lecturer, can overook delivery

I found these lectures among the best of the six modern scholar lectures I have listened to. I find Orwells writing outstanding and captivating. I found myself downloading all of Orwell's books and essay's on audible because of these lectures. The lecturer has a genuine deep interest in the subject matter which makes the lectures all the more engaging.

My only small complaint, although I eventually got used to it, was Michael Scehldon's delivery. At times I thought. I was. Listening. To. William Shatner. Delivering his lines. In Star Trek.