The Lion and the Unicorn
by George Orwell
Orwell's poignant reflections on British character and his passionate belief in the need for political change. "The Lion and the Unicorn" was written in London during the worst period of lightning. This vintage Orwell is the dynamic contour of his faith in socialism, patriotism, and the English Revolution. His most sweeping political expression has been described as "one of the most poignant and poignant portraits of an English character" and is now more relevant than ever.