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Nineteen Eighty-Four
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Nineteen Eighty-Four
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) George Orwell
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:352 | Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 130 |
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Category/Genre | Classic fiction (pre c 1945) |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781760641351
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Black Inc.
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Imprint |
Black Inc.
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Publication Date |
5 March 2019 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
In an age of inescapable surveillance, fake news, alternative facts, would-be Big Brothers and endless low-level wars, Orwell's warning still speaks to us today, and with greater force than ever before. As he lay dying, George Orwell summoned his publisher Fred Warburg to his bedside. No longer capable of holding a pen, the writer dictated a message to the public about the world of his new novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four. 'Don't let it happen,' he concluded. 'It depends on you.' In an age of inescapable surveillance, fake news, alternative facts, would-be Big Brothers and endless low-level wars, Orwell's warning still speaks to us today, and with greater force than ever before. Republished with a new introduction by Dennis Glover, author of The Last Man in Europe, Orwell's prophetic masterpiece is truly a story for our times. Orwell's courage and his refusal to be silenced inspire hope that, ultimately, the spirit of humanity will win through.
Author Biography
George Orwell (1903-1950) is one of England's most famous writers and social commentators. He is the author of the classic political satire Animal Farm and the dystopian masterpiece Nineteen Eighty-Four. He is also well known for his essays and journalism, particularly his works covering his travels and his time fighting in the Spanish Civil War. His writing is celebrated for its piercing clarity, purpose and wit and his books continue to be bestsellers all over the world.
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