An Aromatic Life

An Aromatic Life

Book Spotlight: Orwell’s Nose

What I’m reading right now.

Oct 11, 2024
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This month I want to spotlight another olfactory read that I think you might find interesting. It’s an intriguing work by John Sutherland called “Orwell’s Nose: A Pathological Biography.” 

While the book is an author’s perspective on George Orwell’s life and works (most famously 1984), what makes the storytelling unique is the focus on showcasing how absolutely obsessed Orwell was with smell!

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