Orwell Prize おーうぇるしょう
Edition 4 (1997)
Political fiction (books)Political writing (non-fiction books)Political journalismInvestigative reporting (Exposing Britain's Social Evils)Reporting HomelessnessYouth (Orwell Youth Prize)Blogging (historical, 2009–2012)
Winners
2 people
Peter Godwin
Winner
A memoir tracing childhood and youth in Rhodesia. Against the end of colonial rule and the reality of violence, it vividly portrays the instability of the white community and one person's coming of age.
A memoir that reexamines a disappearing homeland through both memory and history.
432 pages
memoircolonialismZimbabweidentity
Ian Bell
Winner
An award-winning selection of long-form reporting and commentary on politics and culture. Instead of chasing isolated headlines, it stands out for the care with which it traces the background of public issues.
A selection that shows the value of reporting that follows a story over time and thinks it through deeply.
political journalismcultural reportinglong-form reporting