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1984

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Set in a dystopian future, the novel explores themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth through its iconic concepts like Big Brother and Newspeak. Its influence on language and culture is profound, giving rise to terms like "Orwellian" to describe oppressive political practices. Recognized as a seminal work in social science fiction, it has been lauded for its chilling portrayal of a society stripped of freedom and individuality. This edition features additional footnotes, an Appendix, and a new introduction for deeper understanding.

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Title
1984
Language
English
Released
2011
Pages
282
ISBN13
9781434436795
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 novel explores themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth through its iconic concepts like Big Brother and Newspeak. Its influence on language and culture is profound, giving rise to terms like "Orwellian" to describe oppressive political practices. Recognized as a seminal work in social science fiction, it has been lauded for its chilling portrayal of a society stripped of freedom and individuality. This edition features additional footnotes, an Appendix, and a new introduction for deeper understanding.