The Orwell Society
Promoting the understanding and appreciation of the life and works of George Orwell
Patron: Richard Blair
If liberty means anything at all it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.
Political language – and with variations this is true of all political parties, from Conservatives to Anarchists – is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four.
Political language has to consist largely of euphemism, question-begging and sheer cloudy vagueness.
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
Latest Articles
Ellie Jones: The making of the Animal Farm musical by the British Youth Music Theatre
Latest addition to our "George Talk" video series. Go to "George Talks"
Just Kidding, Mr Mosley?
Continuing our series on Oswald Mosley and George Orwell * Introduction. In 1941 George Orwell wrote: One would have had to look a long time to find a man more barren of ideas than Sir Oswald Mosley. He was as hollow as a jug. Even the elementary fact that Fascism must not offend national sentiment... Read full article.
Mosley: His Life, Orwell’s Observations
* A series of article by John P Lethbridge “When I think of Fascism in England I am not necessarily thinking of Mosley and his pimpled followers.” (1937) Oswald Ernald Mosley Oswald Ernald Mosley Part II Orwell, Mosley, Fascist Meeting More Orwell and Mosley “In 1940 it was perfectly right to intern Mosley, whether or... Read full article.
One Georgie Orwell: The Songs
One Georgie Orwell: all lyrics by Peter Cordwell Music: Carl Picton, except Tramps Nightclub, Bill Crow Tramps Nightclub Music by Bill Crow We wait till six for the spike to open Knackered souls all across the green Careful mate don’t get too close You never know where they have been Cells measure eight by five... Read full article.
The Orwell Society
The Orwell Society is a membership organisation for George Orwell enthusiasts and scholars worldwide, with a charitable purpose to promote the public understanding and appreciation of Orwell’s life and work. The Society’s patron is Richard Blair, Orwell’s son. This is the pre-eminent society devoted to Orwell – and is open to all worldwide. The Society… Read more.
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The Orwell Society is a registered UK charity and all subscriptions go towards furthering the Society’s aim to promote the life and works of George Orwell.
Benefits of joining The Orwell Society include a twice-yearly printed Journal, regular Orwell-related news, the chance to attend events and online George Talks and the right to vote at our AGM.
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