Anthony Burgess
1985
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846689192
- author:
- Anthony Burgess
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Serpents Tail
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 24
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A bold and thought-provoking novel that challenges our understanding of totalitarianism. Anthony Burgess's Nineteen Eighty-Five is a unique blend of analysis and dystopian vision, offering a searing critique of the dangers of government control and technological surveillance. Through a combination of dialogue, parody, and essays, Burgess sheds new light on the themes and fears that underpin his work. Written in 1978, this novel presents a starkly different world from our own, where industrial disputes and social unrest are pitted against overwhelming security measures and the dominance of technology. This thought-provoking book remains a powerful warning about the dangers of unchecked power and the erosion of individual freedom, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in politics, philosophy, or science fiction.
Related Products
Related Products
Britain's Dmus: 1966-1985
Woods, George
The Package Holiday: 1968-1985
Clark, Jake
1985 A Year In Pictures (Year In Pictures A)
Cockle, Ted
Women and the Miners' Strike, 1984-1985
SutcliffeBraithwaite, Dr Florence
Ireland, 1912-1985: Politics and Society
Joseph J. Lee