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Eternal Youth
George Orwell the cop
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In 1923, there is no such thing as George Orwell, but a policeman called Eric Blair is collecting stories.
Music:
Paws by Timbah
Bibliography:
Shooting an Elephant by Geroge Orwell
Burmese Days by Geroge Orwell
1984 by Geroge Orwell
Orwell: The New Life by DJ Taylor
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