The Lion and the Unicorn

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The Lion and the Unicorn is an essay by George Orwell that examines English socialism, national identity, and the political climate of Britain during World War II.

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instanceOf essay
argues that patriotism and socialism can be compatible
that war could trigger a socialist revolution in Britain
author George Orwell
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
criticizes British ruling class
inequalities in British society
discusses British class structure
future of socialism in Britain
monarchy in Britain
relationship between war and revolution
role of the English working class
firstPublishedInForm book
genre non-fiction
political writing
hasPart England Your England
Shopkeepers at War
The English Revolution
linked to: English Civil War
hasTheme conflict between tradition and change
democratic socialism
national character
social justice
influencedBy Blitz during World War II
linked to: The Blitz

political situation in Britain in 1940–1941
intendedAudience British public
language English
length three-part essay
literaryMovement political literature of the 20th century
mainSubject British national identity
English socialism
World War II
class system in Britain
patriotism
politics of the United Kingdom
socialism
notableFor advocacy of wartime socialist reforms in Britain
analysis of English national character
partOf George Orwell's political writings
placeOfPublication London
linked to: London, England
proposes a specifically English form of socialism
publicationYear 1941
publisher Secker & Warburg
setInPeriod Second World War
linked to: World War II
timeOfCreation early 1940s
titleOrigin traditional English nursery rhyme "The Lion and the Unicorn"

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Secker & Warburg published The Lion and the Unicorn
Hilary Saint George Saunders notableWork The Lion and the Unicorn