Today’s Wednesday Words comes in two parts: George Orwell and Jerry Orbach.
I remember reading George Orwell in school – the two standards of “Animal Farm” and “1984.” Frightful to see how some things have come to pass. Sadder still is discovering how many do not get the references to either book.
During my free-time, I enjoyed “Down and Out in Paris.” I challenged myself to write a few short pieces inspired by that one.
I was tempted to include the whole text of Orwell’s Essay, “Why I Write,” then realized it might be easier to include the link. It’s very informative, no matter what kind of writer you are.
The second focus is Jerry Orbach. It’s National Poetry Month, so there was no way I could not mention his poetic book, “Remember How I Love You.” His widow, Elaine Orbach, assembled some of the notes he’d leave her daily.
Any particular favorite Orwell writings or poetry collections you’d recommend?
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I loved Animal Farm and 1984. As far as I’m concerned we have some of 1984 with us today. Political Correct speech is one of them. It can be most irritating at times. And please, do not tell me I don’t have any idea of what it is to be labeled in a derogatory manner. I hope they still require reading Orwell’s classics.
Agreed. Orwell, Twain, Hemingway, to name a few, have so much to offer.
What? Jerry Orbach wrote poetry to his wife and there’s a book…I had no idea. Loved him – I knew about Law and Order and his many theatre credits but I didn’t know he was a writer. Cool.
What happened was that some of Elaine’s friends suggested that she gather some of the poems Jerry wrote and put them in a book. Sadly, she died just before the book was released. The poems she did choose were very touching.