John Rodden

John Rodden has written numerous books and articles on British writers and intellectuals ranging from Dickens and Orwell to Raymond Williams and Terry Eagleton. His most recent book is The Intellectual Species: Evolution or Extinction?

TIME Magazine at 100

John Rodden John Rossi April 17, 2023

How Do Russians Read ‘1984’?

John Rodden February 18, 2023

The Old Devil and the Whole Man: Kingsley Amis at 100

John Rodden October 1, 2022

The Resolution Reset

John Rodden January 11, 2022

‘Animal Farm’ Turns 75

John Rodden August 26, 2021

John Lukacs: Iconoclast and Self-Styled ‘Reactionary’

John Rodden May 21, 2019

Often dismissed by the academic elite, this great historian placed his faith in the test of time.

Searching for the Soul of George Orwell

John Rodden March 22, 2018

Fellow Etonian Christopher Hollis tried to tease out a conservative streak in the socialist journalist. But did it exist?

View to a Kill

John Rodden August 25, 2011

Orwell’s reflection on a hanging should trouble America’s conscience.