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Literally 1984
Manage episode 508067359 series 3516261
“1984 is a great fiction novel to read but it seems like it is becoming the reality we are currently living under more and more each day”
—noted genius Madison Cawthorn
Today we get into THE dystopian giant, Georgia Orwell’s 1949 novel, “1984.” We have mixed feelings.
Learn about the very earnest and very annoying George Orwell, a man of often good intentions even more often ridiculous blunders and baffling choices.
Then, get into the world of Oceania, with beautiful writing and…a complete lack of any useful political analysis whatsoever,
This one’s complicated! Bring your popcorn and let’s enjoy it together.
117 episodes
Manage episode 508067359 series 3516261
“1984 is a great fiction novel to read but it seems like it is becoming the reality we are currently living under more and more each day”
—noted genius Madison Cawthorn
Today we get into THE dystopian giant, Georgia Orwell’s 1949 novel, “1984.” We have mixed feelings.
Learn about the very earnest and very annoying George Orwell, a man of often good intentions even more often ridiculous blunders and baffling choices.
Then, get into the world of Oceania, with beautiful writing and…a complete lack of any useful political analysis whatsoever,
This one’s complicated! Bring your popcorn and let’s enjoy it together.
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