I recall reading one of Christopher Hitchens' essays on language, where he referred back to this essay of Orwell's. (I don't believe it was in his book 'Why Or

I recall reading one of Christopher Hitchens' essays on language, where he referred back to this essay of Orwell's. (I don't believe it was in his book 'Why Orwell Matters', but maybe it was.) Hitch is possibly best known now as a vocal anti-theist, but his writings on language (mis-)use are delightful pieces.