I met a nice Australian guy by the name of Gregory. He lives on my floor here in Perkins hall and popped in last night for a chat. He has been a consultant, taught communications in Denmark, and studied Danish and Chinese languages. During our talk he introduced me to Orwell’s essay Politics and the English Language which has apparently become the basis of the Economist‘s style guide.
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That’s a very interesting topic. I’ve never thought of the connection between language and politics before.
Carol http://www.all-translations.com
Hi, :-)
Another copy of Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language” is available here: http://www.netcharles.com/orwell/essays/col-patel1.htm
Also please check out an earlier related essay by Orwell entitled “The Prevention of Literature”: http://www.netcharles.com/orwell/essays/col-prevention1.htm
Regards,
Charles in Montreal (Canada)
Charles’ George Orwell Links
http://www.netcharles.com/orwell