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Ian McEwan on Politics and the Imagination: The Orwell Lecture 2021

In 1957, Albert Camus remarked, "it is always possible to record the social conversation that takes place on the benches of the amphitheatre while the lion is crunching the victim." George Orwell's 1940 essay Inside the Whale explores the tension between a writer's responsibility to social justice and the freedom needed for great art. Does political engagement limit artistic integrity, or is it a selective form of blindness? Camus and Orwell showed that this challenge could indeed be reconciled. On 26 November 2021, Ian McEwan delivered the Orwell Memorial Lecture on "Politics and the Imagination: Reflections on Orwell's Inside the Whale." This annual lecture, established in 1989 to honor George Orwell’s legacy, has featured notable figures such as Hilary Mantel, Dr. Rowan Williams, and Daniel Finkelstein. Held at University College London, home of the Orwell Archive, the lecture fosters ongoing dialogue about Orwell’s enduring relevance. The Orwell Lecture is a project from The Orwell Foundation, the official charity dedicated to preserving and promoting Orwell’s legacy. By becoming a Friend or Patron, you can access exclusive benefits, including free tickets to selected events and an annual copy of the Orwell Prize anthology. Donations help fund the Orwell Youth Prize, empowering young people to engage with Orwell’s work and develop their own creative and critical writing. For more information and to donate, visit www.orwellfoundation.com You will hear some of our Youth Fellows responding to the Lecture.