DeeDee, it's an essay and I'm sure you'll find a pdf online. It's probably one of Orwell's best known pieces, after his novel, 1984, which itself deals with the corruption of language.
(I knew you meant me...) And too late! I just now ordered a book of his essays, and will be happy to have them here. Really appreciate the recommendation! Thanks.
Add "virtue signaling" and "CRT" to the list. Time to re-read Orwell's "Politics and the English Language."
@ Carolyn Phipps, Thank you! Embarrassed to admit I've never heard of Orwell's book, but as soon as I hit "post" here, I'm ordering it! Thanks.
And YES "virtue signaling" and "CRT" ( for God's sake!!!)
DeeDee, it's an essay and I'm sure you'll find a pdf online. It's probably one of Orwell's best known pieces, after his novel, 1984, which itself deals with the corruption of language.
Jeri, it's an essay and I'm sure you can find a pdf online. It's one of Orwell's best known pieces, apart from his novels.
https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/politics-and-the-english-language/
(I knew you meant me...) And too late! I just now ordered a book of his essays, and will be happy to have them here. Really appreciate the recommendation! Thanks.
Righty ho!
Sorry, Jeri!! Meant to reply to DeeDee.