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George Orwell on historical truth
Orwell spends a lot of time in his writings on the question of truth and lies in politics. One important source of his convictions on this subject derives from his experience in the Spanish Civil War. This post considers his own experience of the street fighting in Barcelona (May 1937) and the radical lies told about this event by the Communist press and the Spanish government at the time.
Understanding Society · Orwell on historical truthGeorge Orwell is celebrated for his recognition of the role of political lies in the conflicts of his time. For example: “Political language – and with variations this is true of all politica…