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1984 A Novel Unknown - 2001
by Orwell, George
Summary
Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party. In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love affair with a fellow-worker Julia, but soon discovers the true price of freedom is betrayal.
First line
It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
Details
- Title 1984 A Novel
- Author Orwell, George
- Binding unknown
- Publisher Thorndike Press
- Date February 2001
- ISBN 9780783893686