The perfect edition for any Orwell enthusiasts' collection, discover the classic dystopian masterpiece beautifully reimagined by renowned street artist Shepard Fairey
Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening, and awakens to new possibilities. Despite the police helicopters that hover and circle overhead, Winston and Julia begin to question the Party; they are drawn towards conspiracy. Yet Big Brother will not tolerate dissent - even in the mind. For those with original thoughts they invented Room 101. . .
First published in 1949, 1984 is George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian future in which everything and everyone is slave to a tyrannical regime.
'Right up there among my favourite books . . . I read it again and again' Margaret Atwood 'More relevant to today than almost any other book that you can think of' Jo Brand COMPLETE THE TRIO WITH SHEPARD FAIREY'S NEW-LOOK ANIMAL FARM AND DOWN AND OUT IN PARIS AND LONDON.
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His final masterpiece. Enthralling and indispensible for understanding modern history—Timothy Garton Ash
Right up there among my favourite books ... I read it again and again—Margaret Atwood
More relevant to today than almost any other book that you can think of—Jo Brand
One of the most shocking novels of the twentieth century—Margaret Drabble
The book of the twentieth century—Ben Pimlott
Overall rating: 4.324786 / 5 from 234 reviews.
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Nineteen Eighty Four is a classic dystopian novel by George Orwell, beautifully reimagined by Shepard Fairey. Customers praise its engaging and intellectually stimulating writing, making it a great and provocative read. While some find the characters less engaging, the overall story and ideas are highly appreciated, with many considering it one of the best dystopian novels ever written.
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1984
"Eerie Fictional Book about an oppressed society in 1984, filled with hate and war. Follows key character, Winston Smith journey through the world under Big Brother. His experiences and exploration to find truth and freedom comes to a terrible hault as he journeys torward his true destiny, turn into a horrific and devastating reality. Hate is War, Ignorance is truth, freedom is slavery is the motto. The sad conclusion leaves Winston empty and broken."
— DNAB (5/5)
1984
"Very interesting book. Great for HS and college analysis. Interesting and true take on Stalin’s regime."
— E J. (5/5)
Ominous but interesting
"The book was really interesting highlighted some important things that we should be focusing on."
— Marwa U. (5/5)
Great book for all generations to read
"Read this book as a teen, then in my mid 30s woth my partner, and now bought it for my teen daughter to enjoy. Its thought provoking and a good reread."
— Gevy (5/5)
1984 is a masterpiece novel. So so happy to have this again in my library as it went missing some time ago. So fitting for our times.
"Wonderful book for children to understand more about and recognize what feelings are having. Using both tactile and verbal clue."
— Leslie K. (5/5)
1984: A Dystopian Masterpiece
"Orwell delivers a powerful warning about the loss of individual freedom and truth."
— Giselle (5/5)
1984
"Thought provoking book. Well written and a must read."
— Melissa (5/5)
Insightful
"After reading animal farm i decided to expand more into George Orwell work and found this amazing book that gave me a deeper insight into the effects of government control and conformity."
— Deneilia D. (5/5)
Great book
"This book isn't just a story; it's a timeless commentary on the fragility of truth and the dangers of unchecked power."
— Houssam K. (5/5)
Must read
"The is with the read. Took me a while to get into but I’m so happy I finished it. Honestly I can say it was life changing."
— JayS (4/5)
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Published date: Jul 29, 2008
Language: English
No. of Pages: 336
Publisher: Penguin Uk
ISBN: 9780141036144
Dimensions:
4.29" W x
0.73" L x
6.96" H
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.
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