“A totalitarian state is in effect a theocracy, and its ruling caste, in order to keep its position, has to be thought of as infallible. But since, in practice, no one is infallible, it is frequently necessary to rearrange past events in order to show that this or that mistake was not made, or that this or that imaginary triumph actually happened.”
Quote by George Orwell
Work
All Art Is Propaganda: Critical Essays
This book delves into the complex interplay between artistic expression and the dissemination of ideas, analyzing various forms of art as tools for persuasion and influence. 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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