J. B. Priestley

In his essay "On Doing Nothing," J.B. Priestley humorously advocates for periods of idleness, asserting they are beneficial for the soul and society. He praises a restful holiday he took, counters...

J. B. Priestley wrote simple, declarative English with the aim to entertain his audience and to spread his socialist philosophy. His stylistic perspective is related to George Orwell's famous...