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'1984' 60 Years Later George Orwell's dystopian novel of the future, 1984, was published six decades ago. Many of the terms Orwell coined have passed into popular usage. Christopher Hitchens, author of Why Orwell Matters, explains the novel's continued significance.

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George Orwell's dystopian novel of the future, 1984, was published six decades ago. Many of the terms Orwell coined have passed into popular usage.

Christopher Hitchens, author of Why Orwell Matters, explains the novel's continued significance.

Why Orwell Matters
By Christopher Hitchens

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