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“This life we live nowadays. It's not life, it's stagnation death-in-life. Look at all these bloody houses and the meaningless people inside them. Sometimes I think we're all corpses. Just rotting upright.”

Quote by George Orwell

Book:The complete works of George Orwell

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The complete works of George Orwell

This volume encompasses Orwell's most renowned works such as '1984' and 'Animal Farm', alongside his lesser-known writings, offering a deep insight into his political and social commentary. 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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