Jon Slattery: If George Orwell was alive today. . .

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Michael Cross said...: Probably wouldn't push this analogy too far - remember we're talking about an Old Etonian whose sojourn in Paris was rendered more bearable by the hospitality of Aunt Nellie. (Orwell: The Life, D.J. Taylor, 2003.); 18 May 2011 at 10:21
Winston Smith said...: I think Michael Cross is missing the point; 18 May 2011 at 10:27
Michael Cross said...: Er yes, on reflection I probably did. Apologies for any defamation of the esteemed Mr Slattery.

Moving on, I wonder if Orwell's experience of being diddled out of a membership fee on the promise of commissions to write about "Le Sport" has any resonance today...; 18 May 2011 at 10:59
Jon Slattery said...: Michael,

Thanks for your comment.

Perhaps, I should have made it clear that the illustration was linked to the story below: Martin Bright's comments at the Orwell Prize ceremony last night.; 18 May 2011 at 11:10