“In a time of universal
deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act” -- George Orwell
George Orwell, like Jonathan Swift before him, is one of those large
writers who simply straddle ideological categories. He was fortunate enough –
or unfortunate enough, depending on one’s point of view – to have been born in
what the ancient Chinese call “interesting times,” the bloody and totalitarian
20th century.
The revolutionist speaking truth to power often appears among us with a
rope braided by the reigning powers draped about his neck. He steps towards gallows
with a wan smile on his face.



