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The Prevention of Literature (George Orwell, 1946)

George Orwell's 1946 essay examines how totalitarian regimes suppress literature through censorship and ideological control. He argues that intellectual freedom is essential for creative expression and warns against political pressures that distort truth. The essay explores the relationship between literature, politics, and individual liberty in oppressive systems.

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