1984
1984 by George Orwell, published by Penguin Random House on March 6, 2025, is a significant work in the realm of literature and fiction, spanning 384 pages. This novel presents a dystopian vision of a future where totalitarianism reigns, and individual thought is suppressed under the watchful eye of Big Brother. Set in a world transformed by war and revolution, the narrative follows Winston Smith, an employee at The Ministry of Truth, who grapples with the oppressive regime while yearning for freedom and personal connection.
Readers will encounter themes of mass surveillance and the manipulation of truth as Winston embarks on a forbidden romance with Julia, highlighting the human desire for rebellion against authoritarian control. The story delves into the psychological and political ramifications of living in a society devoid of privacy and individualism. This edition, available in English, invites exploration of the historical and genre fiction elements that have made 1984 a pivotal text in discussions of power and society.
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A dystopian masterpiece – the powerful and prophetic novel that defined the twentieth century.
The year is 1984. War and revolution have created an unrecognisable world. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surveillance is total and The Thought Police ensure no individual thinking is allowed.
Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history. But Winston dreams of freedom, and of rebellion. It is here that he falls in love with Julia, and starts a secret, forbidden affair with her – but in this world nothing can be kept secret, and they are forced to face consequences more terrifying than either of them could have ever imagined.
‘A profound, terrifying, and wholly fascinating book’ New Yorker
‘No novel of the past century has had more influence than George Orwell’s 1984′ Atlantic
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT HARRIS
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