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The Late Book: The Penguin Book of20th-century Essays

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Five essays from distinguished writers which form a portrait of the last century.
1: England Your England (1941) by George Orwell , read by Tim Pigott-Smith . "As I write highly civilised human beings are flying overhead tryingto kill me." Orwell challenges what is meant by patriotism. Abridged and produced by Chris Wallis and Jill Waters (R)

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Unknown:
George Orwell
Read By:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Produced By:
Chris Wallis
Produced By:
Jill Waters
Source: Radio Times

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