Orwell's essays are some of the best of the 20th century, and he gives good advice for writing prose when your goal is not art but clarity of argument and vision.
Edit: I agree the novels are nothing spectacular stylistically.
Orwell's essays are some of the best of the 20th century, and he gives good advice for writing prose when your goal is not art but clarity of argument and vision.
Edit: I agree the novels are nothing spectacular stylistically.