"Books v. Cigarettes" is a thought-provoking collection of essays by renowned author George Orwell. With wit and insight, Orwell explores the value of books, the dangers of smoking, and many other topics. This book is essential for anyone interested in literature, politics, or social commentary.

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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.

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