Bibliograph

1984, George Orwell

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1984, George Orwell

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

novels

Main title

1984

Oclc number

972382279

Responsibility statement

George Orwell

Summary

Portrays life in a future time when a totalitarian government watches over all citizens and directs all activitiesIn 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Drawn into a forbidden love affair, Winston finds the courage to join a secret revolutionary organization called The Brotherhood, dedicated to the destruction of the Party. Together with his beloved Julia, he hazards his life in a deadly match against the powers that be., --Book jacket

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Nineteen eighty-four

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