A Hanging by George Orwell

A Hanging

George Orwell

9 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

nonfiction classics essays short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

A brief and amazing non fiction essay by the master of language himself: George Orwell. Orwell recounts a hanging at a Burmese prison.

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dark 88%
reflective 55%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

fast 90%
medium 10%

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