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George Orwell

1984 or Nineteen Eighty-Four: A Novel, is a dystopian novel by English novelist George Orwell. It was published on 8 June 1949. 1984 is one of George Orwell's most powerful politically charged novels, a beautifully crafted warning against the dangers of a totalitarian society, and one of the most famous novels in the dystopian genre. Winston Smith is a low-ranking member of the ruling party in London whose every move is monitored by telescreens. Everywhere Winston goes, the party's omniscient leader, Big Brother, watches him. This is an important novel not only for its stark warning against abusive authority (and its somewhat ironic contribution to modern television content), but also for its insights into the power of manipulating language, history, and the psychology of fear and control. These issues are perhaps even more pertinent today than when Orwell penned his novel.

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Author

George Orwell

Pages

220

Publisher

LeBooks Editora

Published Date

2020-07-23

ISBN

6587921078 9786587921075

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"Took me a while to get through the book only because it's sad and depressing but very interesting nonetheless. "

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"Horrifying "

Pınar

"The beginning was little boring but over all it was a good book to read. Something different from what I read."

Letty Perez

"The equivalent of your favorite character dying, depending on your political views."

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LJ Teninty

"Literally everyone should be required to read this book. "

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"Twas good"

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Kyle Knapp

"An amazing book that gives insight into the worse possible scenario in a future where we give everything away to those governing and take it all from the people. Although dark, it is exciting and dramatic. It makes you ache for the characters to be truly free, to awaken from the nightmare they live and makes you take a look around. "