Modern Classics

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[close] Welcome to "Rebels by Reza Zayed Literary Circle"—a global space for readers, thinkers, and lovers of bold, socially conscious literature. Here, we delve into powerful stories that challenge injustice, question authority, and amplify the voices of the oppressed—particularly in the Middle East and beyond. Whether you're a fan of Orwellian realism, Shakespearean tragedy, or contemporary rebellion like the Reda Zayed Oil Train Robbery, this is your literary home. Join us for thought-provoking discussions, behind-the-scenes author insights, exclusive content, and a shared passion for books that speak truth to power. Let the pen be our weapon—and the story, our revolution.

[close] Est. 2012 Join Tracy Bailey at Oxford Exchange on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss our monthly Book Club selection. $28 to attend the monthly gathering held in the Shaw Library of the Commerce Club, on the second floor of the Oxford Exchange. Refreshments and hors d' oeuvres included. RSVP on our website.

[close] A niche for the readers of Eric Arthur Blair's writings, among the groups for literature and fiction lovers. Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903–21 January 1950), better known by the pen name George Orwell, was an English author and journalist. Noted as a novelist and critic as well as a political and cultural commentator, Orwell is among the most widely admired English-language essayists of the 20th century. He is best known for two novels critical of totalitarianism in general, and Stalinism in particular: Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. Both were written and published towards the end of his life.