Orwell, George
1984
- ISBN 13:
- 9780451524935
- author:
- Orwell, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 10.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
George Orwell's 1984 is a chilling prophecy about a future where the government controls every aspect of life. Written over 70 years ago, its themes of government control and manipulation remain as relevant today as they were then. In this dystopian novel, the Party seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to think for themselves. As Winston Smith begins to question the Party's authority, he realizes that Big Brother is always watching. Orwell's vivid portrayal of a totalitarian society creates an imaginary world that is both convincing and haunting. This novel has had a profound hold on the imaginations of whole generations, and its power to admonish seems to grow with time.