Nineteen eighty-four (eBook)

George Orwell (Autor)

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2022
246 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654742345-4 (EAN)

Infos

George Orwell's novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' is a dystopian masterpiece that delves into the dangers of totalitarian regimes and the obliteration of individual freedom and truth. Written in a prophetic and haunting style, Orwell creates a bleak world ruled by the oppressive Party and its leader Big Brother, where thought control and surveillance are the norm. The novel's themes of surveillance, propaganda, and the power of language are still relevant in today's society, making it a timeless and thought-provoking read. Orwell's eloquent prose and vivid imagery capture the reader's attention from the very first page, immersing them in a chilling and oppressive atmosphere that lingers long after the book is finished. 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' is a powerful warning against the dangers of authoritarianism and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting individual freedoms and truth in society.

Autor

George Orwell, the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, was a towering figure in 20th-century literature, providing incisive social commentary through his works. Born on June 25, 1903, in Motihari, British India, Orwell's background in colonial Burma and poverty-stricken Paris, as detailed in his essays, shaped his consciousness and critical outlook toward totalitarianism and social injustice. His satirical novella, 'Animal Farm,' and his dystopian masterpiece, 'Nineteen Eighty-Four,' are seminal works that explore the themes of totalitarianism, individualism, and the misuse of language as a political tool. 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' (1949), Orwell's most acclaimed novel, paints a chilling depiction of a society under the omnipresent surveillance of 'Big Brother,' where independent thought is persecuted as a 'thoughtcrime.' Orwell's prescience in depicting oppressive regimes has led to the term 'Orwellian' being synonymous with invasive state control and manipulated truth. His lucid prose and intellectual rigor remain influential, reflecting a literary style committed to clarity and moral purpose. Orwell's essays, narratives, and literary critiques continue to captivate scholars and readers alike, making him an enduring intellectual presence in the pantheon of English literature. He passed away on January 21, 1950, but his insights into power dynamics and human nature continue to resonate in contemporary discourse.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien
• Schlagworte: 20th century literary classics • authoritarian control • Big Brother novel • Cautionary tales and verse • Censorship • Cult of personality • Dystopian Fiction • English fiction • English literature masterpieces • English Manuscripts • George Orwell classics • government manipulation • individuality vs conformity • London • Ministry of Truth • political allegory • political prose narrative • power of propaganda • satirical literature • social criticism books • Social Critique • speculative fiction novels • Surveillance society • telescreens • thought crime • Thought Police in fiction • totalitarianism literature • totalitarian regime • translations into Russian