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Wellesley College to Host George Orwell Centenary Conference May 1-3; More Than 30 Eminent Scholars, Writers Will Explore One of World's Most Influential Writers.

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Byline: Wellesley College

WELLESLEY, Mass., March 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- On May 1-3, a number of the world's eminent scholars and writers will gather at Wellesley College to honor and examine one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. The "George Orwell Centenary Conference: An Exploration of His Work and Legacy" is the largest single event on Orwell in the world on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Orwell is an esteemed writer who both liberals and conservatives agree had tremendous importance for understanding many of the important political, ...

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