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1984 or Nineteen Eighty-Four: A Novel, is a dystopian novel by English novelist George Orwell. It was published on 8 June 1949. 1984 is one of George Orwell's most powerful politically charged novels, a beautifully crafted warning against the dangers of a totalitarian society, and one of the most famous novels in the dystopian genre. Winston Smith is a low-ranking member of the ruling party in London whose every move is monitored by telescreens. Everywhere Winston goes, the party's omniscient leader, Big Brother, watches him. This is an important novel not only for its stark warning against abusive authority (and its somewhat ironic contribution to modern television content), but also for its insights into the power of manipulating language, history, and the psychology of fear and control. These issues are perhaps even more pertinent today than when Orwell penned his novel.
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Release dateJul 23, 2020
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George Orwell

George Orwell (1903–1950), the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, was an English novelist, essayist, and critic. He was born in India and educated at Eton. After service with the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, he returned to Europe to earn his living by writing. 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 1984 (1949), which brought him worldwide fame. 

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    Great book. Terrifying actually. Only problem is this digital copy has typos. Rating is for Mr. Orwell’s book, not the quality of this digital version.
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    This book is an interesting prediction of what a future would look like without freedom of speech, freedom of religion, or freedom of the press. Erasing and rewriting history are intentional ways for the powerful to gain and maintain control, because if we can’t learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat it. If reality is based only on what “they” tell us to believe, then we lose all freedom to be independent and intelligent human beings who can reason and choose the better of two opinions. We become part of a big machine that holds power over thoughts, actions and feelings. It’s time to take the red pill people before it’s too late!!!!