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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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1984, George Orwell
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- 2011
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- Title
- 1984
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Orwell
- Publisher
- Wildside Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 282
- ISBN13
- 9781434436795
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- 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.