Inside Orwell and Other Stories

Inside Orwell and Other Stories consists of three powerful novellas and one short story by Joseph Raffetto. The new work includes Three A.M., a look back at Scott and Zelda's fall from grace; Inside Orwell, a novella about George Orwell's remarkable life and experiences in the Spanish Civil War; The Selection of '92, the comic tale of two colorful copier salesmen during the final days of the 1992 presidential election; and The Georges, a story of the furies inspired by the Trayvon Martin murder with insights provided by George Zimmerman, George W. Bush, and George Orwell.

"Raffetto’s extensive knowledge of his subject elevates his writing in this unique collection that blends storytelling and the essay form.... Fans of Orwell and Fitzgerald should find worthwhile insight in this collection." Foreword Reviews

The Fitzgerald and Orwell pieces are "...cohesive, focused and absorbing.

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