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Nineteen Eighty-Four

By George Orwell
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In Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, the story unfolds in a dystopian future where society is under the oppressive rule of a totalitarian regime led by the Party and its enigmatic leader, Big Brother. The protagonist, Winston Smith, navigates a life dominated by constant surveillance, thought control, and propaganda. As he struggles against this oppressive system, the novel explores themes of truth, freedom, and individuality.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by dystopian worlds and themes of surveillance and governmental control. It delves into thought-provoking ideas about power, freedom, and individual resistance, making it a gripping read for fans of speculative fiction that explores the darker aspects of society.

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Nineteen Eighty-Four

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU

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WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Winston Smith is a good worker. He supports the Party. He is good at his job rewriting history to Government specification. Big Brother watches him, but there is nothing to see.

Winston's struggle against the totalitarian world he inhabits is a closely guarded secret. It exists only in his mind until he begins a secret love affair with Julia, a fellow worker. Is this enough to push him to revolution? Or is it the beginning of his downfall?

A masterwork of dystopian fiction, Nineteen Eighty-Four is harrowingly prescient, and its impact has stretched around the globe.

With a new introduction by political editor and writer Ian Dunt, this brand new edition of a science fiction classic is a must-have for any collector.

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Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell is highly praised for its compelling portrayal of a dystopian future governed by totalitarianism. Reviewers often highlight its powerful narrative and chilling vision of surveillance and control, making it a profound and thought-provoking read. Despite being written decades ago, its themes remain relevant, resonating with contemporary concerns about privacy and freedom.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473234802

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

George Orwell (1903-1950)

Born in India, Eric Arthur Blair was better known by his penname, George Orwell. His work as a journalist, his non-fiction writing, and his time spent as a volunteer in the Spanish Civil War demonstrated his strong political beliefs, which carried into his fiction. Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four are widely cited as key works of political allegory, and his name has become a shorthand for political dystopias, while terms from his novels have permeated the common lexicon. He died in 1950 at the age of 46.

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