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'Julia' revisits George Orwell's '1984,' from a new point of view

Feb 29, 2024
A contemporary twist on '1984,' Sandra Newman's novel 'Julia' explores the female experience under totalitarianism. Delving into Julia's role, the podcast discusses Orwell's psychological insights and themes of surveillance, reproductive control, and hope in a dystopian society.
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