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Author NoViolet Bulawayo's novel 'Glory' draws inspiration from the Orwellian
Listen to the episodeAuthor NoViolet Bulawayo's novel 'Glory' draws inspiration from the Orwellian
Listen to the episodeA novel inspired by Orwell's Animal Farm and the 2017 coup in Zimbabwe that ousted Robert Mugabe. Set in the fictional country Jidada, where horses rule, dogs serve as the military, and other animals represent everyday people. After 40 years of government control, a rebellion succeeds but quickly turns sour, exploring how leadership forgets the sacrifices made on its behalf.
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