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George Orwell

George Orwell

Jeffrey Meyers

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2011
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Literatura: historia y crítica
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9780415513609
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Major English novelist. Key themes: totalitarianism and English working classes. Writings include: The Road to Wigan Pier, Animal Farm, Nineteen Eighty Four. Volume covers the period 1933-1969.

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