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Shooting an Elephant

George Orwell

Narrated by Peter Noble

Released
January 7, 2022
Length
22 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
SNR Audio
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"Shooting an Elephant" is an autobiographical essay by George Orwell, recounting his experiences as a police officer in colonial Burma. The narrative centers around the moral dilemma faced by an Englishman forced to shoot a rampaging elephant, serving as a poignant metaphor for the destructive impacts of imperialism and the conflicts of power and personal conscience. Orwell, known for his sharp social and political insights, reflects on broader themes that continue to resonate with readers today.

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