1984

1984

4.0 (4 beoordelingen)
Jul 29, 2008 · Engels · Paperback (326 pagina's)
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Formaat Paperback
Pagina's 326
Taal Engels
Gepubliceerd Jul 29, 2008
Uitgever National Geographic Books
ISBN-10 0141036141
ISBN-13 9780141036144

Beschrijving

The perfect edition for any Orwell enthusiasts' collection, discover the classic dystopian masterpiece beautifully reimagined by renowned street artist Shepard Fairey Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening, and awakens to new possibilities. Despite the police helicopters that hover and circle overhead, Winston and Julia begin to question the Party; they are drawn towards conspiracy. Yet Big Brother will not tolerate dissent - even in the mind. For those with original thoughts they invented Room 101. . . First published in 1949, 1984 is George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian future in which everything and everyone is slave to a tyrannical regime. 'Right up there among my favourite books . . . I read it again and again' Margaret Atwood 'More relevant to today than almost any other book that you can think of' Jo Brand COMPLETE THE TRIO WITH SHEPARD FAIREY'S NEW-LOOK ANIMAL FARM AND DOWN AND OUT IN PARIS AND LONDON.

Genres

Romantiek Sciencefiction Dystopisch Thriller & Spanning Actie & Avontuur Geschiedenis Humor

Recensies

Bekijk Alles

Very well written, although a bit slow and not a subject I am really that attracted to. I really like the world building though.

August 9th 2026

Orwell's classic Dystopia. Whilst I am not fond of the ending, it is suitably dystopic and looks at some interesting points which corporate and governmental overreach creates

April 12th 2026

What can I possibly say about this amazing novel, 1984 by George Orwell, that hasn't been already said by many who have read the book for over half a century. When it is said that the book is 'haunting', 'nightmarish', and 'startling' any reader would have to agree! This well known novel grips the reader from the beginning and does not even let go of the grip at the finished reading and the ending what can I say "Winston’s welcomed acceptance and outright love of his defeat is what is so sad. In the end, he utterly betrays himself and all his values – and is glad to do so. If he was just defeated, it would be merely tragic; the hero fallen. In mere defeat, there can at least be a kind of grace or honor of having fought the good fight. But his almost ecstatic joy at being finally and fully defeated makes it so much worse. There is no dignity, no hope, no self, no human being left. And, of course, that’s the point.". A classic you won't want to miss if you haven't taken the time to read it yet.

July 15th 2021
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