1984 / a novel by George Orwell ; with a new introduction by Dolen Perkins-Valdez and a new Afterword by Sandra Newman, and an afterword by Erich Fromm.
Portrays life in a future time when a totalitarian government watches over all citizens and directs all activities. In a bleak world where even thoughts are controlled by the Party, a minor bureaucrat tries to rebel. In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Drawn into a forbidden love affair, Winston finds the courage to join a secret revolutionary organization called The Brotherhood, dedicated to the destruction of the Party. Together with his beloved Julia, he hazards his life in a deadly match against the powers that be.
Record details
- ISBN: 0451524934
- ISBN: 9780451524935
- ISBN: 9780812416299
- ISBN: 0812416295
- ISBN: 9780881030365
- ISBN: 0881030368
- ISBN: 9781328869333
- Physical Description: 328 pages ; 19 cm
- Edition: 75th anniversary edition
- Publisher: New York : Signet Classics, [1977]
- Copyright: ©1977
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- General Note:
- Publisher and pagination may vary.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-328).
- Target Audience Note:
- 1090L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR UG 8.9 17 5976.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Branch Library | FIC ORWELL (Text) | 36015001351317 | Adult Fiction | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
