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“All nationalistic distinctions - all claims to be better than somebody else because you have a different-shaped skull or speak a different dialect - are entirely spurious, but they are important so long as people believe in them.”

Quote by George Orwell

Book:The Road to Wigan Pier
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The Road to Wigan Pier

Published in 1937, the book is a blend of personal reflections and detailed observations of the author's journey through the industrial town of Wigan, shedding light on the hardships faced by the working poor during the interwar period. more

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George Orwell
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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