Nineteen Eighty-Four

Name: Nineteen Eighty-Four
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241341650
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By George Orwell

Series: The Penguin English Library

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Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian regime where the omnipresent Party led by Big Brother exerts total control over every aspect of people's lives. It follows Winston Smith, a Party member, who begins to question the oppressive system and seeks truth in a world plagued by constant surveillance and manipulation of truth. The novel explores themes of power, freedom, and individuality in a society where dissent is ruthlessly suppressed.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by dystopian societies and the exploration of totalitarian regimes. It may appeal to you if you're interested in themes of surveillance, truth manipulation, and individuality in a world where government control surpasses all. If you appreciate thought-provoking narratives that delve into the psychology of power and resistance, this book could be a compelling read.

Nineteen Eighty-Four

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Twenty new titles in the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series.

Nineteen Eighty-Four

'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, 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 frequently praised for its chilling portrayal of a dystopian future, resonating with themes of surveillance, government control, and loss of individuality. Critics commend its profound impact on political discourse and its ability to remain relevant decades after its initial publication. The novel’s gripping narrative and stark, cautionary themes continue to captivate readers, offering insights into totalitarian regimes and the fragility of personal freedoms.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241341650

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 320

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Fiction General Fiction George Orwell Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

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.