This publication aims to present the definitive, unexpurgated collection of George Orwell's complete works, restoring his original intentions against perceived mutilations in previous editions. The collection is the result of meticulous textual research by Dr. Peter Davison, incorporating essays, poems, plays, letters, journalism, broadcasts, and diaries. It also includes correspondence from Orwell's wife and family, alongside reader reactions to his published works, offering a comprehensive view of his literary output and its reception.

This comprehensive collection is presented as an authoritative edition, emphasizing its bibliographic significance and contribution to Orwell scholarship. The publisher's note highlights the meticulous research undertaken by Dr. Peter Davison to restore Orwell's original texts, suggesting a scholarly and definitive approach to his complete works. The inclusion of family correspondence and reader reactions indicates an effort to provide a holistic understanding of Orwell's literary legacy and its impact.