1984
by George Orwell
Written in 1948, 1984 was George Orwell's chilling prophecy about the future.
Hardcover
Pages 336 pages
Published 1948
Languages English, Bulgarian, Catalan +9
ISBN 9780517665947
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1984
by George Orwell
Written in 1948, 1984 was George Orwell's chilling prophecy about the future.
Publisher's Summary
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.…
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C (Catalog Average): 3.89 ★
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