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Nineteen Eighty-Four

The Annotated Edition
By George Orwell
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Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society where the government exercises extreme surveillance and control over people's lives. It follows the story of Winston Smith, a man struggling with oppression and the constant manipulation of truth and reality by the Party. As Winston attempts to find individuality and freedom, the novel explores themes of power, identity, and resistance in a world where independent thought is forbidden.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by dystopian settings, thought-provoking political themes, and tales that challenge the notion of truth and individuality. This novel delves into a world where surveillance and state control impact daily life, offering a gripping narrative for those curious about society and human rights.

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George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian future, annotated for students and with a new introduction by D. J. Taylor.

Ever since its publication in 1948, George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian regime where Big Brother controls its citizens like 'a boot stamping on a human face' has become a touchstone for human freedom, and one of the most widely-read books in the world.

In this new annotated edition, Orwell's biographer D. J. Taylor elucidates the full meaning of this timeless satire. He explains contemporary references in the novel, places it in the context of Orwell's life, elaborates on his extraordinary use of language, and explains the terms such as Newspeak, Doublethink, and Room 101 that have become familiar phrases today. This is the essential edition of the essential book of modern times.

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Nineteen Eighty-Four is often praised for its profound depiction of a dystopian society under surveillance and authoritarian rule. Reviews highlight its chilling atmosphere and political commentary, noting how Orwell's exploration of totalitarianism remains relevant today. Readers frequently commend the novel for its compelling narrative and thought-provoking themes that challenge perceptions of freedom and individuality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241416419

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Thomas Pynchon

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 305g

Pages: 416

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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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