George Orwell Bloom’s Modern Critical Views 1st edition by Sterling Professor of Humanities Harold Bloom ISBN 0791094280 9780791094280

Part I: Orwell’s Life and Context

• Chapter 1: George Orwell: Biographical Overview
  • Early Life and Education
  • Political Ideologies and Influences
  • Experiences in War and Their Impact
• Chapter 2: Historical and Cultural Context
  • The Interwar Years
  • The Rise of Totalitarian Regimes
  • Literature and Politics in Early 20th Century

Part II: Major Works

• Chapter 3: Animal Farm

  • Summary and Analysis
  • Themes of Power and Corruption
  • Critical Reception and Legacy

• Chapter 4: 1984

  • Summary and Analysis
  • Dystopian Elements and Themes of Surveillance
  • Impact and Influence on Popular Culture

• Chapter 5: Homage to Catalonia

  • Summary and Analysis
  • The Spanish Civil War: Personal Experience vs. Political Ideology
  • Historical Significance and Critique

• Chapter 6: Down and Out in Paris and London

  • Summary and Analysis
  • Themes of Poverty and Proletarian Experience
  • Literary Style and Critical Reception

• Chapter 7: The Road to Wigan Pier

  • Summary and Analysis
  • Poverty and Working-Class Strife in Industrial England
  • Social Commentary and Critique

• Chapter 8: The Essays of George Orwell

  • Overview of Major Essays: “Politics and the English Language,” “Shooting an Elephant,” etc.
  • Themes and Ideologies Explored in His Non-fiction
  • Influence on Contemporary Thought

Part III: Critical Perspectives

• Chapter 9: Political Themes in Orwell’s Work
  • Examination of Totalitarianism, Socialism, and Freedom
  • The Role of Language and Propaganda
• Chapter 10: Orwell’s Literary Style
  • Clarity and Precision in Writing
  • Use of Satire and Allegory
• Chapter 11: Gender and Class in Orwell’s Writing
  • Analysis of Gender Representations
  • Class Struggles and Social Commentary
• Chapter 12: The Enduring Legacy of George Orwell
  • Influence on Political Thought and Literature
  • Relevancy in Contemporary Discourse