Madrigal

Yes. Orwell favoured democratic socialism himself.

The book attacked authoritarian socialism (“IngSoc” being a bit of a clue) to some degree but it didn’t really focus on the socialist elements - it was all about methods of control, which could be employed under any economic system.

Animal Farm was a much more direct attack on Stalinism.

It’s on its way back. They’ve reverted to “negro” already.

There will be peace in our time, eh?

It’ll severely limit his ability to travel internationally. Plus sometimes it’s just about making a statement.