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George Orwell’s forgotten wife

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Uncovering Sources on Eileen's Life and Role

This chapter explores various sources of information about Eileen, George Orwell's forgotten wife, including letters, accounts from friends, memoirs, and essays. It delves into Eileen's involvement in the war, her portrayal in a colleague's novel, and her role in the Spanish Civil War. The chapter concludes with the author's investigation into these sources and their attempt to piece together a comprehensive portrait of Eileen and her marriage to Orwell.

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