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Nineteen Eighty-Four

The Definitive Edition

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  • 338 pages
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Set in a dystopian future, the narrative explores a totalitarian regime where the government, led by Big Brother, exerts oppressive control over citizens' thoughts and actions. The Thought Police monitor and punish any form of dissent, while the language is manipulated through Doublespeak to limit freedom of expression. Themes of surveillance, individuality, and the manipulation of truth are central, creating a chilling reflection on the consequences of unchecked power and the loss of personal autonomy.

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Subtitle
The Definitive Edition
Language
English
Released
2024
Format
Paperback
Pages
338
ISBN13
9780648870593
Series
First published
1949
Original title
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Rating
4.25 out of 5
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Set in a dystopian future, the narrative explores a totalitarian regime where the government, led by Big Brother, exerts oppressive control over citizens' thoughts and actions. The Thought Police monitor and punish any form of dissent, while the language is manipulated through Doublespeak to limit freedom of expression. Themes of surveillance, individuality, and the manipulation of truth are central, creating a chilling reflection on the consequences of unchecked power and the loss of personal autonomy.