From Orwell’s birthplace in northern India to the Scottish island of Jura where he wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four, Oliver Lewis tours the locations that left an indelible mark on Orwell’s writing. Accompanied by his springer spaniel George, he explores Eton College, Burma, Paris, Wigan, Catalonia, Marrakech and Fitzrovia to discover what remains of the scenes that fired the writer’s imagination.
A travelogue exploring the life and work of George Orwell through the places he lived, worked and wrote
Following in the footsteps of his literary hero, researcher and historian Oliver Lewis set out to visit all the places to have inspired and been lived in by George Orwell.
Over three years he travelled from Wigan to Catalonia, Paris to Motihari, Marrakesh to Eton, and in each location explored both how Orwell experienced the place, and how the place now remembers him as a literary icon.
Beginning in Northern India, where Orwell was born in 1903, and ending in the Oxfordshire village of Sutton Courtenay, where he was laid to rest in 1950, The Orwell Tour offers an accessible and informative new biography of Orwell through the lens of place.
Reasons to shop at Postscript
Independent bookseller Established in 1987, we’ve been sharing reading recommendations for decades.
Books you won’t find elsewhere Discover new authors among our frequently changing bookshelves, along with almost-forgotten gems and a wealth of unusual titles you won’t find elsewhere.
Eco-friendly packaging Orders are carefully packed in recyclable cardboard boxes, eco-friendly bubble wrap and solvent-free labels, paper and tape.
Condition and price All our books are new, unused and unread, and they’re all up to 75% off RRP.
FREE monthly catalogue Featuring over 400 handpicked titles, our unique catalogue is carefully curated and includes new and unusual titles, special features and exclusive collections.
Email newsletters Our tailored newsletters are written by our booksellers, and we always highlight the books that we have talked about most in the Postscript office.
Footnotes blog Some books spark ideas and conversations that our catalogue can’t contain – our Footnotes blog offers a deeper dive into a wealth of topics to inspire further reading.
Aftercare We are all serious book people and we understand the value of reading. This is why we package our books so carefully and employ a helpful in-house customer services team to promptly resolve any queries you may have.
Delivery information
UK
Free UK standard delivery on all online orders over £25
Unlimited books in one delivery charge:
• Standard: £3.20 (3-5 working days)
• Click & Collect: £3.20 (3-5 working days)
• Next Day (orders must be placed before 1pm, Monday–Friday): £4.50
• Royal Mail Tracked48: £5.50 (2-4 working days)
Highlands and Islands delivery: standard delivery only (5-7 working days)
Overseas
All orders: delivery costs for orders outside the UK are based on country of destination and product weight.
You can view your overseas delivery cost using the Summary section within the Basket.
For more information on delivery/overseas orders please refer to our Delivery Information.
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/the-orwell-tour546726The Orwell Tourhttps://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/546726_media-0.jpg9.999.99GBPInStock/Non-Fiction/Categories/Literature, Poetry & Classics/Non-Fiction/Categories/Travel & OutdoorsFrom Orwell’s birthplace in northern India to the Scottish island of Jura where he wrote <I>Nineteen Eighty-Four</I>, Oliver Lewis tours the locations that left an indelible mark on Orwell’s writing. Accompanied by his springer spaniel George, he explores Eton College, Burma, Paris, Wigan, Catalonia, Marrakech and Fitzrovia to discover what remains of the scenes that fired the writer’s imagination.Hardback00https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/546726_media-1.jpghttps://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/546726_media-2.jpgadd-to-cartrrp_info:£20.00productId:185117bic_code:DSBH, HBLW3, WTLDSBH, HBLW3, WTL£20.00Oliver LewisGeneral240x160mmIconNoHardbackPostwar to c.2000
