1984 (Signet Classics)

by George Orwell

Other authorsErich Fromm (Afterword)
Paperback, 1961

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popular_y11, fiction, y11_choice

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2018 Top Reads Responses

Publication

Signet Classic (1950), 328 pages

Description

Portrays life in a future time when a totalitarian government watches over all citizens and directs all activities.

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Original publication date

1949-06-08
1961

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Audie Award (Finalist — Classic — 2008)
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Language

English

Original language

English

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