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Submitted by Shalom Freedman, Jul 30, 2008 03:42

One minor point: Orwell is generally considered the finest political journalist of the century, and a courageous opponent of totalitarianism. His significance goes beyond the literary realm, and his work has a weight and meaning far beyond that of Waugh's.

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Orwell's description of the 'ghastly' St. Cyprian's did not accord with the reality of his experience, according to Jacintha Buddicom,... [MORE]	Karol J Gajewski	Aug 10, 2008 16:50
Thank you for this interesting article that compares and contrasts two splendid, but very different writers. As an Englishman, I... [MORE]	Eric Hester	Jul 30, 2008 16:31
I disagree with Shalom Freedman. Waugh wrote less directly political material than Orwell, but what he did write in this... [MORE]	Hal G. P. Colebatch	Jul 30, 2008 10:26
Straight away must I congratulate Mr. Lebedoff on his use of the word "disinterested" in its original and correct meaning.... [MORE]	Barry Larking	Jul 30, 2008 05:08
One minor point: Orwell is generally considered the finest political journalist of the century, and a courageous opponent of totalitarianism....	Shalom Freedman	Jul 30, 2008 03:42

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