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“Tragedy, he precieved, belonged to the ancient time, to a time when there were still privacy, love, and friendship, and when the members of a family stood by one another without needing to know the reason.”

Quote by George Orwell

Book:Animal Farm and 1984

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Animal Farm and 1984

This collection features George Orwell's two seminal works of dystopian fiction, 'Animal Farm' and '1984'. 'Animal Farm' is an allegorical novella that satirizes the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism, while '1984' is a novel that explores the themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and individuality in a totalitarian society. more

Author

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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