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Nineteen Eighty-Four

By George Orwell
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Set in a dystopian future, Nineteen Eighty-Four follows Winston Smith, a member of the totalitarian Party that controls government and society with oppressive surveillance and propaganda. As Winston becomes increasingly disillusioned with the regime, he yearns for rebellion and truth in a world that constantly rewrites reality. Orwell explores themes of freedom, individuality, and the effects of extreme political ideologies.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by dystopian tales that examine themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the power of language in shaping reality. The story's exploration of a society under constant watch and manipulation may appeal to those intrigued by political thought and human rights. Its gripping narrative and profound insights offer a compelling read that remains relevant in contemporary discussions on freedom and authority.

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Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which demands obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party.

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Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, in a stunning new cover look for his great works.

Nineteen Eighty-Four is a penetrating examination of power and control. 'Who controls the past controls the future—who controls the present controls the past.'

Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, the symbolic head of the Party.

In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love affair with a fellow-worker, Julia, but soon discovers the true price of freedom is betrayal.

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Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell is widely praised for its profound depiction of a dystopian future characterised by totalitarian control, pervasive surveillance, and thought manipulation. Critics commend Orwell's foresight and the unsettling parallels drawn with modern society, highlighting the novel's lasting relevance and its incisive critique of political power. The book is often lauded for its compelling narrative and the profound and enduring impact it has on readers and political discourse.

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ISBN: 9780141393049

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 368

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Fiction General Fiction George Orwell Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950), better known by his pen-name, George Orwell, was born in India, where his father worked for the Civil Service. An author and journalist, Orwell was one of the most prominent and influential figures in twentieth-century literature. His unique political allegory Animal Farm was published in 1945, and it was this novel, together with the dystopia of Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), which brought him world-wide fame. His novels and non-fiction include Burmese Days, Down and Out in Paris and London, The Road to Wigan Pier and Homage to Catalonia.

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