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English author George Orwell's novel set in a dystopian future.
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review by Valsviews.
June 23, 2009
This negative utopia called "1984" was written in 1948. The author, George Orwell, (whose real names were Eric Arthur Blair) was already dying of tuberculosis (in his native England) when it was completed. The book used metaphors to convey the author's perception of the Soviet Union. It has all the essences of a future read: at least in that 1948 when it was first published. And like the "Animal Farm" before it, offers its reader only one functional gear: forward. I often enjoy … more
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December 19, 2010
the formal political and the weird life style.I'm a chinese girl, and I have to say, some of the pictures seems incredible....fimiliar.
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One of those novels where you find yourself just fascinated.
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This was a well written book and one that receives not even a modicum of the attention it deserves. While the book begins by describing the social caste system and the dangers of becoming to personable within such, it is more of a descriptor of how technology and the application of social labels tends to be an implicit divisionary tactic between those within a social group. Winston's difficulty in negotiating his own personal feelings and the enforced loyalty to his … more
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1984 is one of those eponymous books that is probably known more for its setting than the actual story. It's the originator of the 'Big Brother' that we have all become familiar with. It's now used to refer to overbearing government schemes which shows just how pervasive this book is in modern society. Orwell was a proponent of writing in plain English without obfuscation and his literary style is obvious throughout. It's a very easy book to read but don't let that fool … more
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1984 is a novel everyone should read. It is a scary parallel to what life is like today--although readers may feel that the government in 1984 is much more extreme, in truth, it isn't. Our government in the U.S. censors things they don't want citizens to see and can watch our every word and action when they feel the need to. I find it so intriguing that Orwell, who wrote the novel in 1940, was so accurate in his foreseeing of the future. I read the book in high school, and it was a little … more
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Even after 1984, this book is powerful, scary, and relevant.
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In 1949, George Orwell published the book, 1984, following the life of Winston Smith, an employee at the Ministry of Truth, part of the totalitarian government Oceania. However, as the story progresses, Winston begins to run afoul of the mandates of the government and the book describes his struggles and conflicts with the government. According to Winston, many things that we think are frightening are actually real. The existence of the idea of "Big Brother", … more
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August 14, 2010
I read this book in High school. I loved it. Asa pol. sci. major it has made a big impact on my way of thinking and observing totalitarian regimes. This should be required reading for eveyone.
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George Orwell may seem singular to many people because the only two books he wrote that most people have read are this one and "Animal Farm" (BTW if you have not read "Animal Farm" and have read "1984" go read it now). However, he was a prolific writer who warned people of the dangers of totalitarianism on many fronts. 1984 is a simple book about a man who is caught up in a totalitarian regime that encompasses the whole of Europe. He follows … more
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Concerns life in an authoritarian regime as lived by Winston Smith, an intellectual worker at the Ministry of Truth, and his degradation when he runs afoul of the totalitarian government of Oceania, the state in which he lives in the year that he presumes is 1984
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Author:
George Orwell
Genre:
Intelligent Science Fiction,
Dystopian,
Political and Social Satire
Publisher:
Secker and Warburg,
Signet Classics
Date Published:
June 8, 1949
ISBN:
0-452-28423-6
Format:
Novel
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