Orwell's Roses (Spanish title: Las rosas de Orwell ) by Rebecca Solnit is a multifaceted exploration that blends biography, nature writing, and political analysis. The book begins with a simple act: in 1936, George Orwell planted several roses at his cottage in Wallington, Hertfordshire. Solnit uses these surviving flowers as a "rhizomatic" starting point to delve into the deeper, often overlooked layers of Orwell’s life and work. Key Themes and Insights Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit - Penguin Random House
Orwell's Roses (Spanish title: Las rosas de Orwell ) by Rebecca Solnit is a multifaceted exploration that blends biography, nature writing, and political analysis. The book begins with a simple act: in 1936, George Orwell planted several roses at his cottage in Wallington, Hertfordshire. Solnit uses these surviving flowers as a "rhizomatic" starting point to delve into the deeper, often overlooked layers of Orwell’s life and work. Key Themes and Insights Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit - Penguin Random House