1984: A Novel
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1984: A Novel presents George Orwell’s satirical take on totalitarianism, through the tyrannical hold of Big Brother on the dystopian state of Oceania.
Summary Of The Book
1984: A Novel is a work of dystopian science fiction and literary political fiction by English novelist George Orwell. It explores the concept of totalitarianism and underlines Orwell’s opposition to th...
More1984: A Novel presents George Orwell’s satirical take on totalitarianism, through the tyrannical hold of Big Brother on the dystopian state of Oceania.
Summary Of The Book
1984: A Novel is a work of dystopian science fiction and literary political fiction by English novelist George Orwell. It explores the concept of totalitarianism and underlines Orwell’s opposition to the same.
The novel is set in the fictional province of Oceania, one of the most powerful states in the world. It is a state ruled by The Party, a government that espouses totalitarianism. Under the leadership of a man named Big Brother, The Party tyrannizes the populace, defending its ideology as favouring the greater good. It is divided into fours ministries, which are used to control the people in various ways, from monitoring their public and private lives to reducing rationing, from manipulating information to countering dissension in torturous ways.
The protagonist is a man named Winston Smith, who works for The Party in the Ministry of Truth. He has the job of manipulating newspaper articles to ensure that every piece of historical information is in alignment with his party’s ideologies. He secretly harbours the desire to rebel against The Party, a desire he acts upon by keeping a record of his dissenting views on the totalitarian government.
His secret betrayal eventually comes to light, leaving his life at the mercy of The Party. His illicit affair with a young mechanic named Julia forms an important part of the plot.
The novel highlights themes like nationalism, censorship, sexual repression, constant government surveillance, public mind control, oppression of individuality, all of which are highly applicable to the 21st century political scenario. Seen from the perspective of the modern world, the manner in which Orwell’s prophetic vision has come to life is highly convincing and disturbing.
First published in 1949, its premise and principles have become increasingly relevant in modern times. The book has been adapted for film, theatre, music, radio, video games, comics, and other works of literature.
| Publisher | Pigeon Books India |
| Binding | Paperback (235 editions) |
| Reading Level | Uncategorized
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| # of Pages | 331 |
| ISBN-10 | 819071614X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-8190716147 |
| Publication Date | /2011 |
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