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Quote by George Orwell

“Never use a long word where a short one will do.”

Quote by George Orwell

Book:Collected essays

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Collected essays

This book brings together a diverse range of essays, covering a wide array of topics and perspectives from various authors. 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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