The LRB Podcast What was Orwell for?
Nov 22, 2023
Colin Burrow, an expert on Orwell's writing and his vision of socialism, joins Tom to explore the cultural conservatism and crackling violence in Orwell's works. They discuss his appeal to teenagers, the allegorical nature of 'Animal Farm,' his powerful imagery, his controversial list of suspected communists, and the portrayal of totalitarian behavior and satire in '1984'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Orwell's Writing and its Appeal to Teenagers
01:55 • 20min
The Allegorical Nature of Animal Farm
21:49 • 8min
The Emotional Impact and Lasting Influence of Orwell's Imagery
30:18 • 13min
George Orwell's Controversial List of Suspected Communists
43:12 • 3min
Totalitarian Behavior, Interpersonal Treachery, and the Role of Satire in 1984
46:03 • 5min
Promotion of Close Reading Series and Upcoming Series on Satire
50:42 • 2min