Nineteen Eighty-Four (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) by Orwell, George

Nineteen Eighty-Four (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket In Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell presents a dystopian vision of a...
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Nineteen Eighty-Four (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) by Orwell, George

Nineteen Eighty-Four (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

$53.32

Nineteen Eighty-Four (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

$53.32
Author: George Orwell
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

In Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell presents a dystopian vision of a totalitarian future where the Party, led by Big Brother, exerts complete control over every aspect of life. The protagonist, Winston Smith, lives in Oceania, where history is constantly rewritten, individuality is suppressed, and thoughtcrime is punishable by death. Orwell's narrative follows Winston's quiet rebellion as he begins to question the Party's oppressive rule and embarks on a dangerous love affair with Julia. However, their resistance leads to betrayal, and Winston undergoes brutal re-education at the hands of the Party, ultimately losing his sense of self in Orwell's chilling portrayal of absolute power and control.

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is historically significant as it introduced concepts that have become essential to discussions of authoritarianism, surveillance, and individual freedom. Published in 1949, the novel served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked government power, particularly in the aftermath of World War II and amid growing concerns over totalitarian regimes. Terms like "Big Brother," "thoughtcrime," and "doublethink" became integral to popular and political discourse, symbolizing oppressive oversight and the manipulation of truth. Orwell's work has continued to resonate, influencing discussions on privacy, censorship, and state control, as societies grapple with issues Orwell foresaw in the digital age.



Author: George Orwell
Publisher: Revive Classics
Published: 11/26/2024
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9781998621859

About the Author
Orwell, George: - Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell, was a British writer acclaimed for his incisive social criticism and exploration of political systems. Born in 1903 in British India, Orwell's experiences as a colonial officer and his time among the poor in England shaped his empathy for the oppressed and his disdain for authoritarianism. His early works, such as Down and Out in Paris and London and The Road to Wigan Pier, document social inequality and the lives of marginalized people.Orwell's disillusionment with totalitarianism deepened during the Spanish Civil War, which profoundly influenced his famous works Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. These novels use allegory and dystopian themes to critique the dangers of unchecked power. Animal Farm satirizes the Soviet Union, while Nineteen Eighty-Four warns of a future dominated by surveillance and propaganda, coining terms like "Big Brother" and "doublethink" that have become central to discussions of freedom and control.Orwell's influence endures as his insights into language and power remain relevant. Known for his clear, direct prose, he believed accessible language was essential for democracy. Decades after his death in 1950, Orwell's works continue to shape discussions on propaganda, freedom, and state control, cementing his legacy in literature and political thought.

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