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Four essential dystopian novels
In Depth In a politically volatile world, these post-apocalyptic works of fiction are finding new relevance. Read 'em and weep…
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Why is George Orwell's 1984 a bestseller again?
In Depth US president Donald Trump is a 'boon for sales of dystopian literature'
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British readers choose Bible and Darwin as most influential books
Speed Read Poll by Folio Society sees Bible win on 37% – but Origin Of Species comes close with 35%
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Shark attack: Will Self goes for 'mediocre' George Orwell
In Depth Self, a notorious purveyor of obtuse English, attacks the master of clarity for – yes – his clarity
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Berezovsky, Agatha Christie and a short history of poison
In Depth A poison that does its work and leaves no trace in the body is not as far-fetched as you might think
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