The Sole Aim of a Metaphor – “Politics and the English Language” – George Orwell

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The Sole Aim of a Metaphor – “Politics and the English Language” – George Orwell

December 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Description, Writing

The sole aim of a metaphor is to call up a visual image.

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