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Quote by George Orwell

“However much you deny the truth, the truth goes on existing.”

Quote by George Orwell

Book:The complete works of George Orwell: Animal farm

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The complete works of George Orwell: Animal farm

This collection brings together a range of George Orwell's works, featuring his influential novel 'Animal Farm', which is a allegorical tale critiquing Soviet communism through the lens of a farm rebellion. more

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George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was a British novelist and political critic. Known for his sharp social criticism and profound insights into totalitarianism, Orwell is best remembered for his novels '1984' and 'Animal Farm', which remain influential to this day. more

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