Laura Beers. "Orwell’s Ghosts Wisdom and Warnings for the 21st Century" (Norton, 2024)
New Books in Critical Theory
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Orwell's Imperial Lens and Gender Politics
This chapter explores the intricate portrayals in a novel about the Empire, focusing on the impacts on white characters and the problematic representation of native characters, while acknowledging the author's critical stance on imperialism. Additionally, it analyzes George Orwell's complex views on gender, particularly his dismissive attitude towards feminists and how his personal life reflects the conservative gender norms of his era.
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