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George Orwell’s forgotten wife

Nov 15, 2023
Eileen O'Shaughnessy, George Orwell's first wife, played a vital role in his career and convinced him to write Animal Farm. Anna Funder reveals O'Shaughnessy's hidden life and discusses how women have facilitated the success of their husbands from the shadows.
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