Why does the author of "1984" continue to stay relevant? George Orwell "nailed what it looks like to live in a world of national gaslighting," says Rebecca Solnit, author of "Orwell's Roses." On "Salon Talks," Solnit talks about stumbling upon Orwell...
Why does the author of "1984" continue to stay relevant? George Orwell "nailed what it looks like to live in a world of national gaslighting," says Rebecca Solnit, author of "Orwell's Roses." On "Salon Talks," Solnit talks about stumbling upon Orwell as a passionate gardener who took deep pleasure in his hobbies and how that opened up a new dimension in his writing for her to explore.
Watch the full SalonTalks conversation here: https://www.salon.com/tv/video/s6h7u8