George Orwell's Essays do not get enough attention. Here's two fantastic volumes edited by George Packer

Facing Unpleasant Facts: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0156033135

All Art Is Propaganda: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0156033070

Christopher Hitchens interviews George Packer about the books here, and it's well worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGrLDs8EdCc

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