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Eric arthur blair adopts the pen name george orwell, combining the names of the thenmonarch and a nearby river. Published in 1949, the book offers political satirist george orwell s nightmare vision of a totalitarian, bureaucratic world and one poor stiffs attempt to find individuality. Find out our 83 book depository coupons and promotional codes. First published in 1949, it retains as much relevance today as it had then. Best known for his dystopian book 1984 and the allegorical novella animal farm, orwell is the author of six novels as well as numerous essays and works of nonfiction. Discover book depository s huge selection of george orwell books online. Best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell.
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