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What is the true meaning of Orwellian and what can George Orwell's writings teach us about navigating the 21st century? Since his book 1984 was published 75 years ago, there have always been comparisons drawn between the dystopian themes of the novel and contemporary injustices, inequality, censorship and corruption. Historian Laura Beers deconstructs many of the misconceptions around Orwell's writings to expose a complex, flawed man who had a commitment to liberty and economic justice.
Provided by the York Festival of Ideas; led by the University of York, UK
Speakers
Laura BeersProfessor History of Modern Britain American University Washington
Further Information
Laura Beers - Orwell's Ghosts: Wisdoms and warnings for the 21st Century
Anna Funder - Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life
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What is the true meaning of Orwellian and what can George Orwell's writings teach us about navigating the 21st century? Since his book 1984 was published 75 years ago, there have always been comparisons drawn between the dystopian themes of the novel and contemporary injustices, inequality, censorship and corruption. Historian Laura Beers deconstructs many of the misconceptions around Orwell's writings to expose a complex, flawed man who had a commitment to liberty and economic justice.
Provided by the York Festival of Ideas; led by the University of York, UK
Speakers
Laura BeersProfessor History of Modern Britain American University Washington
Further Information
Laura Beers - Orwell's Ghosts: Wisdoms and warnings for the 21st Century
Anna Funder - Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life

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