Nineteen Eighty-Four
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The Thought Police, doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother – "1984" itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom and its suppression; yet they were newly created by George Orwell in 1949 as he conjured his dystopian vision of a world where totalitarian power is absolute. In this novel, continuously popular since its first publication, readers can explore the dark and extraordinary world he brought so fully to life.
The principal characters who lead us through that world are ordinary human beings like ourselves: Winston Smith and Julia, whose falling in love is also an act of rebellion against the Party. Opposing them are the powers of the state, which watches its citizens on all sides through technology now only too familiar to us.
No-one is free from surveillance; the past is constantly altered, so that there is no truth except the most recent version; and Big Brother, both loved and feared, controls all. Even the simple act of keeping a diary – as Winston does – is punishable by death. In Winston's battle to keep his freedom of thought, he has a powerful adversary in O'Brien, who uses fear and pain to enter his very thought processes. Does 2 + 2 = 4? Or is it 5? We find out in Room 101.
"Nineteen Eighty-Four" was Orwell's last novel; but the world he created is always with us, as successive generations of readers find within it a mirror for their own times and a warning for the future.
George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four is a chilling vision of a totalitarian society, where freedom of thought and individual expression are crushed under the weight of absolute control. First published in 1949, this landmark novel has become a timeless classic of dystopian literature, warning generations about the dangers of authoritarian regimes.
Set in the superstate of Oceania, the story follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party, who works at the Ministry of Truth. His job is to alter historical records, ensuring that the Party’s version of reality is always accepted as truth. Living under the constant gaze of Big Brother, Winston secretly dreams of rebellion, truth, and freedom.
The society depicted in the novel is ruled by surveillance, propaganda, and censorship. Every citizen is monitored through telescreens, while the Thought Police punish even the smallest sign of dissent. The Party enforces loyalty by manipulating language through Newspeak and shaping reality through Doublethink, creating a world where truth itself becomes a weapon of control.
Winston’s growing disillusionment leads him to a forbidden love affair with Julia, a fellow Party member who shares his hatred of oppression. Together, they seek refuge from the suffocating grip of the Party, daring to hope for a life beyond control. Their rebellion, however, brings them face-to-face with the terrifying power of the Ministry of Love, where torture and re-education strip away every shred of individuality.
Nineteen Eighty-Four is not only a story of love and betrayal, but also a profound reflection on the nature of power, the fragility of truth, and the resilience of the human spirit. Orwell’s prophetic vision continues to resonate in the modern world, where issues of privacy, surveillance, and political manipulation remain more relevant than ever.
This luxury collector’s edition of Nineteen Eighty-Four brings the unforgettable novel to life with high-quality design, elegant typography, and thoughtful presentation. A must-have for lovers of classic literature, admirers of George Orwell, and all readers concerned about the enduring struggle between freedom and tyranny.
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Автор:George Orwell
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Издателство:Wordsworth
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ISBN:9781840228021
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Година:2021
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Страници:386
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Корици:меки
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Състояние:отлично