[Carry_Okie]

I had to find it used. Haven't read the Road to Wigan Pier.

I think Orwell's associations with powerful Fabian socialists such as HG Wells and Huxley were the source of much of his warnings. He wasn't just speculating when he created O'Brien.

[twigs]

You're right. I just read last night that the Fabian Society holds the rights to Orwell's estate until, I forget the year, maybe 2025? I haven't confirmed that. I find that astounding if they do. Apparently, there's good reason to believe he named 1984 based on the FS. They started in 1884 and believed in hooking the masses in incremental degrees, taking perhaps 100 years. I haven't read 1984 in years but must do so immediately if I expect to ever teach!