Nineteen Eighty-Four : 1984
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Hardback Macmillan Collectors Library English
By (author) George Orwell , Introduction by Dorian Lynskey


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Description
George Orwells Nineteen Eighty-Four is one of the most famous and influential novels of the 20th century. This terrifying dystopia, which he created in a time of great social and political unrest, remains acutely relevant and influential to this day.

Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by writer and journalist Dorian Lynskey.

The year is 1984. The country is impoverished and permanently at war, people are watched day and night by Big Brother and their every action and thought is controlled by the Thought Police. Winston Smith works in the department of propaganda, where his job is to rewrite the past. Spurred by his longing to escape, Winston rebels. He breaks the law by falling in love with Julia, and, as part of the clandestine organization the Brotherhood, they attempt the unimaginable - to bring down the Party.


Product details

Format Hardback | 384 pages
Dimensions 101 x 157 x 24mm | 218g
Publication date 07 Jan 2021
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Imprint Macmillan Collectors Library
Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
Language English
ISBN13 9781529032666
Bestsellers rank 43,122