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1984 does not count as educational (lemmy.ml)
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I wanna see him debate her

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[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yep, I agree! Makes it clear that Orwell's works are popular for their propaganda value more than their literary merit.

[–] folaht@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It also makes it clear that the book was written as a Blair's personal feud against Stalin.