Nineteen Eighty-Four: The Annotated Edition by George Orwell (English) Paperback

Description: Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, Thomas Pynchon George Orwells terrifying vision of a totalitarian future, annotated for students and with a new introduction by D. J. TaylorEver since its publication in 1948, George Orwells terrifying vision of a totalitarian regime where Big Brother controls its citizens like a boot stamping on a human face has become a touchstone for human freedom, and one of the most widely-read books in the world. In this new annotated edition Orwells biographer D. J. Taylor elucidates the full meaning of this timeless satire, explaining contemporary references in the novel, placing it in the context of Orwells life, elaborating on his extraordinary use of language and explaining the terms such as Newspeak, Doublethink and Room 101 that have become familiar phrases today. This is the essential edition of the essential book of modern times. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950), better known by his pen-name, George Orwell, was born in India, where his father worked for the Civil Service. An author and journalist, Orwell was one of the most prominent and influential figures in twentieth-century literature. His unique political allegory Animal Farm was published in 1945, and it was this novel, together with the dystopia of Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), which brought him world-wide fame. His novels and non-fiction include Burmese Days, Down and Out in Paris and London, The Road to Wigan Pier and Homage to Catalonia. Promotional 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. Promotional "Headline" George Orwells terrifying vision of a totalitarian future, annotated for students and with a new introduction by D. J. Taylor Details ISBN0241416418 Author Thomas Pynchon Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 0241416418 ISBN-13 9780241416419 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2019-06-06 Imprint Penguin Classics Language English DEWEY 823.912 UK Release Date 2019-06-06 Subtitle The Annotated Edition Affiliation Siobhan Gallagher Qualifications MA Audience General NZ Release Date 2019-09-16 AU Release Date 2019-09-16 Pages 416 Alternative 9780141989952 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125976402;

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