Orwell’s ideas remain relevant 75 years after ‘Animal Farm’ was published — At the BookShelf

George Orwell’s writings have left a lasting imprint on American thought and culture…

George Orwell’s writings have left a lasting imprint on American thought and culture. ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images Mark Satta, Wayne State University Seventy-five years ago, in August 1946, George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” was published in the United States. It was a huge success, with over a half-million copies sold in its first year. […]

Orwell’s ideas remain relevant 75 years after ‘Animal Farm’ was published — At the BookShelf