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Hope Lies in the Proles: George Orwell and the Left by John Newsinger

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5.0

This was truly a fascinating book. I’ve loved Orwell ever since I first read “1984” in middle school. I must have re-read that book a dozen or so times. This book was very interesting to read in conjunction with a re-reading of “Animal Farm” and “1984,” it really gave a sense of context that sometimes is lacking.

Orwell was a fascinating character, and though there’s plenty I disagree with him about, I have always admired his integrity and courage and commitment to truth.

Wonderful book, I highly recommend it, you can actually find a free download of it on JSTOR.
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