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.)
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...
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.
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.)
ReplyDeleteI think Michael Cross is missing the point
ReplyDeleteEr yes, on reflection I probably did. Apologies for any defamation of the esteemed Mr Slattery.
ReplyDeleteMoving 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...
Michael,
ReplyDeleteThanks 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.