Orwell in Peace and War

In this course we will discuss the life of George Orwell (1903-1950) and the development of his political views in the middle of his writing career from 1935-1945. We will also share views on the significance of Orwell’s writing for the current state of American politics.

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Required readings: The Road to Wigan Pier (1937), ISBN 978-0156767507; Homage to Catalonia (1938), ISBN 978-0156421171; Animal Farm (1945), ISBN 978-0452284241. The instructor will recommend additional short stories and essays as the class progresses.

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Robert Bunselmeyer taught modern history at four colleges. He has taught ten times at MSC.