# Books v. Cigarettes

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- Book: [Books v. Cigarettes](https://www.bookquiver.com/george-orwell/books-v-cigarettes) ([Books v. Cigarettes.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/george-orwell/books-v-cigarettes.md))
- Authors: [George Orwell](https://www.bookquiver.com/george-orwell)
- Publisher: Penguin
- ISBN: 978-01-4103-661-8
- Pages: 144
- Published: 2008-08-07
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Beginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell’s entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious profession of being a critic, from freedom of the press to what patriotism really means. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.