Nineteen Eighty-Four

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In Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell imagines a dystopian future where a totalitarian regime exerts control over every aspect of life. The story follows Winston Smith, a man who struggles against oppressive surveillance, propaganda, and conformity in a world where individual thought is persecuted. His journey confronts the terrifying power of an all-seeing government and explores themes of identity, freedom, and truth.
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This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to gripping dystopian stories that explore themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the struggle for freedom. It captivates readers with a chilling depiction of a society under oppressive control, sparking thought-provoking discussions on power and resistance. Perfect if you enjoy classic speculative fiction that remains relevant and influential.

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Nineteen Eighty-Four

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.

The year is 1984, and life in Oceania is ruled by the Party. Under the gaze of Big Brother, Winston Smith yearns for intimacy and love - "thought crimes" that, if uncovered, would mean imprisonment, or death.

A beautiful b-format hardback edition of the classic masterpiece, Nineteen Eighty-Four; reissued alongside Orwell's essential works Animal Farm (75th anniversary edition) and Down and Out in Paris and London.

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A beautiful b-format hardback edition of the classic masterpiece, Nineteen Eighty-Four; reissued alongside Orwell's essential works Animal Farm (75th anniversary edition) and Down and Out in Paris and London.

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.

The year is 1984, and life in Oceania is ruled by the Party. Under the gaze of Big Brother, Winston Smith yearns for intimacy and loveβ€”thought crimes that, if uncovered, would mean imprisonment or death. But Winston is not alone in his defiance, and an illicit affair will draw him into the mysterious Brotherhood and the realities of resistance.

Nineteen Eighty-Four has been described as chilling, absorbing, satirical, momentous, prophetic and terrifying. It is all these things, and more.

The Authoritative Text. With an introduction by Robert Harris.

The jacket of this stunning hardback edition features period artwork by Elizabeth Friedlander, one of Europe's pre-eminent 20th-century graphic designers. Look out for complementary editions of Orwell's essential works Animal Farm and Down and Out in Paris and London.

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George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is hailed as a masterpiece of the twentieth century, with an ever-increasing relevance highlighted by its haunting themes. Critics praise it for its enthralling storytelling and its essential insights into modern history. Orwell's prose stands out for its sharpness and clarity, unmatched by many, while his moral authority adds depth and credibility to his narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787302549

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Harvill Secker

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Robert Harris

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 458g

Pages: 368

About the Author

George Orwell (Author) George Orwell (1903-1950) is one of England's most famous writers and social commentators. He is the author of the classic political satire Animal Farm and the dystopian masterpiece Nineteen Eighty-Four. He is also well known for his essays and journalism, particularly his works covering his travels and his time fighting in the Spanish Civil War. His writing is celebrated for its piercing clarity, purpose and wit and his books continue to be bestsellers all over the world. Robert Harris (Introducer) Robert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels- the Cicero Trilogy - Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator - Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television. He lives in West Berkshire with his wife, Gill Hornby.

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