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Unit 2 Marrakech Contents 1. Background information 2. Type of writing 3. Organization structure 4. Detailed study 5. Exercises 1. Background information Marrakech Author and his works Morocco Ethnic groups: Arab-Berber 99.1%, other 0.7%, Jewish 0.2% Religions: Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, Jewish 0.2% Language Arabic (official) French Spanish Independence:  March 1956 (from France) Marrakech The city renowned for leather goods, is one of the principal commercial centers of Morocco. The old city, with its labyrinth of crooked, deadened streets, presents an overcrowded, run-down appearance. The modern city (begun in 1913) has grown up to the west, along the road to Mogador.  Author and his works George Orwell (1903-1950) : the pseudonym of Eric Arthur Blair a British novelist and essayist between the second world war mush praised in the west partly because of his anti-communist point of view. born in India, father, a so called empire-builder --serving the British government abroad. received good education in Britain and studied in the most famous school “Eden”. traveled widely (including Marrakech). His travel made him take a hostile attitude toward imperialism. He showed deep sympathy for the poor and became a firm supporter of socialism. joined Spanish war and was seriously wounded. The Spanish socialist forces divided into faction. The faction he belonged to was persecuted. So he became so pessimistic and depressed, which led him toward anti-communist attitude. His works Down and Out in Paris and London 1933 A Clergyman’s Daughter 1935 Keep the Aspidistra Flying 1936 Coming up for Air 1940 动物农庄 Animal Farm 1945 Nineteen Eighty-Four 1949 动物农庄 Animal Farm 1945 a satirical fantasy attacking communism his reputation as an anticommunist writer All of his works : the sociopolitical conditions of his time, notably with the problem of human freedom His works show sharp powers of observation and deep