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[โ€“] deadcatbounce@reddthat.com 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

George Orwell's real name was Eric Blair.

Blair was a communist, from what I remember, but started to see what socialism was really like and gradually reverted his attitude.

Animal Farm is along the same line but an easy read for kids.

[โ€“] Edie@lemmy.ml 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Racist, imperial cop, rapist, worker hating, Eric Blair? That guy?

I know he started as a communist/socialist but began to change his mind over time.

His books changed their political leanings over time; for my interpretation at least.