Description
1984 – George Orwell
Discover 1984 by George Orwell, one of the most influential dystopian novels ever written and a chilling exploration of surveillance, propaganda, totalitarianism and individual freedom.
Winston Smith lives in Oceania, a society controlled by the Party and its ever-present leader, Big Brother. Citizens are constantly watched, history is rewritten and even independent thought can become a crime.
Working at the Ministry of Truth, Winston secretly begins to question the system around him. His search for truth and personal freedom gradually brings him into conflict with a regime determined to control actions, language, memory and belief.
Powerful and disturbingly relevant, 1984 is essential reading for fans of dystopian fiction, political novels and modern classics.
Why You’ll Love It
- One of the most influential dystopian novels ever written
- A powerful examination of surveillance and political control
- Introduced iconic concepts including Big Brother and the Thought Police
- Essential reading for fans of political and dystopian fiction