Orwell, George, 1903-1950.

Facing unpleasant facts : narrative essays / George Orwell ; compiled and with an introduction by George Packer. - 1st ed. - Orlando : Harcourt, c2008. - xxviii, 308 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [296]-308).

The spike -- Clink -- A hanging -- Shooting an elephant -- Bookshop memories -- Marrakech -- My country right or left -- War-time diary -- England your England -- Dear Doktor Goebbels, your British friends are feeding fine! -- Looking back on the Spanishwar -- As I please, 1 -- As I please, 2 -- As I please, 3 -- As I please, 16 -- Revenge is sour -- The case for the open fire -- The sporting spirit -- In defence of English cooking -- A nice cup of tea -- The moon under water -- In front of your nose --Some thoughts on the common toad -- A good word for the vicar of Bray -- Why I write -- How the poor die -- Such, such were the joys.

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