Politics and the English Language
Orwell's classic essay on how vague, stale language corrupts thought and shields bad politics, with rules for writing clearly.
In this famous essay Orwell argues that worn-out language and clear thinking feed on each other, and that vague or dishonest prose makes bad politics easier to defend. He dissects stale metaphors, padding, and euphemism, then offers a short set of rules for writing plainly. Brief and bracing, it remains a standard reference for anyone who cares about honest, direct English.
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