“If publishers and editors exert themselves to keep certain topics out of print, it is not because they are frightened of prosecution but because they are frightened of public opinion. In this country intellectual cowardice is the worst enemy a writer or journalist has to face, and that fact does not seem to me to have had the discussion it deserves.”
Quote by George Orwell
Work
Animal farm: a fairy story
George Orwell's novella depicts the rise and fall of a group of animals who overthrow their human masters and establish their own society, only to see it devolve into a totalitarian regime. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the nature of power and the corruption that can arise from it. more
Author
George Orwell
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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