Published in 1937, Section 1 reports on the working and living conditions of miners during the Depression and explores the roots of class distinction in England. Section 2 is an urgent call for Socialism to defend the West against Fascism. Despite Orwell’s hyperbolic style and dubious claims, could his Big Brother today be in the form of internet data collection, cctv cameras and propaganda regarding LGBTQ+, wokeism, cancel culture, racism, children being allowed to identify as cats etc? Highly recommended food for thought.
(Denise Lewis - bwl 109 Summer 2023 ) |
