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Tag Archives: George Orwell
It’s Always 1984 Somewhere
This week marks the 68th anniversary of the publication of George Orwell’s iconic dystopian novel 1984. In the extraordinary political environment that we now find ourselves, with Orwellian Newspeak the policy of the U.S. government and “alternative facts” flouted by an illegitimate regime, the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Film, Freedom of Speech, Writing
Tagged Animal Farm, Big Brother, George Orwell
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Covering Nineteen Eighty-Four
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Freedom of Speech, Writing
Tagged 1984, Eric Blair, George Orwell
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Dystopian Literature Sells Bigly
Since the election of the bloated, orange pustule, dystopian fiction has become so popular that George Orwell’s iconic novel 1984 has jumped to the top of bestseller lists around the world. Penguin publishing has announced that it is rushing another … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Freedom of Speech, USA, Writing
Tagged 1984, Bookselling, George Orwell, Margaret Atwood, Princeton, Publishing
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Down With Big Brother
As millions of enraged U.S. citizens and supporters around the world take to the streets today—including me—to protest the ascension to the Presidency of the illegitimately elected tumefied, orange klepocrat, we are also ironically noting the anniversary of the death … Continue reading
Dear George Orwell
The British Library has just released over 300 literary treasures relating to 20th century writers available online for the first time. The amazing collection includes literary drafts, rare first editions, notebooks, letters, diaries, newspapers and photographs from James Joyce, Virginia … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Libraries, Writing
Tagged George Orwell, James Joyce, Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf
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Thought Crimes
The excellent TED-ED lesson below was written and narrated by Noah Tavlin. It offers a clear and succinct explanation of what the term “Orwellian” actually means. A helpful reminder to be discerning in our word choice, too.
Posted in Animation, Books, Freedom of Speech, Writing
Tagged authoritarian, Fascism, George Orwell, language, totalitarianism
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Books Everyone Should Read
Writer and designer David McCandless created this challenging infographic for his new book Knowledge Is Beautiful. How many have you read ?
Posted in Books, USA, Writing
Tagged George Orwell, Karl Marx, Rachel Carson, Truman Capote
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