Research Professor in History, Boston College; Local Affiliate & Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
November 14, 2024
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room, Adolphus Busch Hall
George Orwell's work has been conscripted recently in political debate and the culture wars. Laura Beers will discuss this recent rediscovery of his writings, place it in the context of a long record of Orwell scholarship and commentary, and critique the ways his work is currently used and abused.