In the France of the Third Republic all but a very few of the newspapers could notoriously be bought over the counter like so many pounds of cheese. (George Orwell)

In the France of the Third Republic all but a very few of the newspapers could notoriously be bought over the counter like so many pounds of cheese.

George Orwell

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