1984 (Plume)

by George Orwell

Paperback, 1983

Status

Available

Call number

PR6029.R8

Description

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

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Plume (1983), Paperback, 267 pages

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c.3

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267

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267 p.; 7.9 inches

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PR6029.R8

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English

ISBN

0452254264 / 9780452254268

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