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1984 by George Orwell (1950, Hardback)
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Written more than 70 years ago, 1984 was George Orwell's chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever... - Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read - " The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. " Winston Smith toes the Party line, rewriting history to satisfy the demands of the Ministry of Truth. With each lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. But as he starts to think for himself, Winston can't escape the fact that Big Brother is always watching... A startling and haunting novel, 1984 creates an imaginary world that is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the novel's hold on the imaginations of whole generations, or the power of its admonitions--a power that seems to grow, not lessen, with the passage of time.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin
ISBN-100451524934
ISBN-139780451524935
UPC9780451524935
eBay Product ID (ePID)372689
Product Key Features
AuthorGeorge Orwell
FormatMass Market, Paperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1950
Number of Pages272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Weight6.6 Oz, 6.7 Oz
Item Height0.9 in
Item Width4.2 in
Item Length7.6 in
Additional Product Features
Age Range18-Up
Publication Date1950-07-01
Grade fromTwelfth Grade
Grade toUp
Age LevelTrade
Edition DescriptionAnniversary
Target AudienceTrade
Afterword byErich Fromm, Fromm, Erich
Dewey Decimal823.9/12
Dewey Edition21
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- 06 Feb, 2022Most favourable review
The Book of the State
This book is a spine-chillingly accurate depiction of what living in a totalitarian state where everything you do is watched. Free thought is almost nonexistent as language has been progressively simplified down to only the most basic and uneducated terms so that people no longer have the words to exchange ideas. Relics of the once free past still exist but none survive who remember what they were for or even are, the government falsifies wars and transgressions done by enemies who were allies only a few years before, yet to remember even that is blasphemy against the state. Human nature itself is crushed down to but a few tiny fragments of desires, as no one is encouraged to love or build a family except to either indulge in momentary pleasure or to produce more workers for the government. Everything is suffocating, and we follow the main character on an uphill battle to fulfill a need for some some speck of freedom from ultimate oppression. It is a depiction of where our very world seems headed today, and it is terrifying. This book should be required reading for everyone living in a free society, as a warning.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Dec, 2021Most critical review
Good enough condition
The book is in Good condition. It is very readable. The only problem is with all the junk offers that are included in the package. It is more paper and plastic waste that I, and anyone living on the same planet have to deal with. If I knew of this I would have been happy enough with the digital copy I already own.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Dec, 2020
Cover can be different
Was wanting a 1984 with a cool cover to use for a book exchange. I didn't read all of the description which is my fault but the book that came had a different cover that was underwhelming compared to the picture. That was disappointing but again my fault. Otherwise it is a great read, nicely packaged, as describedVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Mar, 2021
Awesom book if you love true freedom!! For both Democrats and Republicans
Well the 1984 book is compelling. It makes you wonder was there some master plan in place 40-60 years ago. George Orwell almost predicts the future in his book and you learn to realize that freedom is very fragile. Highly recommend!!
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- 24 Feb, 2020
Great read!
I see so many political references to today's world with George Orwell's 1984. I read the book years ago, but because of today's political climate, I wanted to re-read it. The book is great, and I see why so many comparisons are made.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Feb, 2017
Relevant Novel
Now that we are living in a time of "newspeak" and "doublethink", this book written more than 65 years ago is more relevant and chilling than ever. George Orwell had an amazing look into the future and a compelling way to share it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Aug, 2018
Haunting
As we live our lives, we forget that our sense of self is losing a fight of wills against those that seek to control us. This novel, which rightly belongs in the classic literature, reminds us of this basic fact if we should care to read it as such. The story is of a man living in a world where people are blinded by brainwashed hatred against the wrong people and, though it’s wrong at its core, the main character has resigned himself to this controlling fate. It’s a story that most of us can see ourselves living, though it may seem like “just a book” to some. I recommend reading this - if you want to truly be terrified and warned, please read this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Feb, 2017
1984
Although Orwell missed the year of Big Brother, it seems to me that Big Brother takes the form of Iphones or some other electronic device that is controlling our youth. I encourage limited use of these phones up to age 18.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Mar, 2021
Maybe 1984 became 2021
Book was in excellent condition and it is the kind of book that should be used in all high school history classes. It was written years ago but is very on target today.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Dec, 2021
I read it in High School. I'm reading it again.
The book 1984 is a classic. Unfortunately, we're seeing much of George Orwell's "Big Brother" happening now. The book is an easy read. I read it in High School. I'm reading it again. Book arrived in very good condition. Doesn't look like it was read more than once.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
