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George Orwell: The Appeal of the Dystopian Novel
Duration: 05:22
Today is the anniversary of George Orwell's death. His most famous novels 'Animal Farm' and '1984' are classic examples of dystopian literature. John Sutherland, professor of English literature at University College London, and Margaret Reynolds, professor of English at Queen Mary's University, discuss the appeal of the dystopian novel.
Available since: Mon 21 Jan 2013
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Today 21/01/2013
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First broadcast: 21 Jan 2013
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