Orwell, George, 1903-1950.,

Nineteen eighty-four / 1984 George Orwell. - vii, 325 pages ; 18 cm.

"First published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd 1949 ... This text first published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd in the complete works of George Orwell series [vol. 9] 1987. Published in Penguin Books with an introduction and a new note on the text 1989"--Title page verso.

Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening, and awakens to new possibilities. Despite the police helicopters that hover and circle overhead, Winston and Julia begin to question the Party; they are drawn towards conspiracy. Yet Big Brother will not tolerate dissent -- even in the mind. For those with original thoughts they invented Room 101 ... -- Publisher's description.

9780141036144


Totalitarianism--Fiction


London (England)--Fiction

PR6029.R8 / N647 2008