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1984

Written by: George Orwell
Narrated by: Victor Craig
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George Orwell (1903-1950) was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. Considered a classic of dystopian fiction, 1984 has contributed many terms to common usage, including "Big Brother", "doublethink", "newspeak", and "thoughtcrime", while the adjective "Orwellian" has entered the English language in the context of government deception, surveillance, and misleading terminology. The narrative unfolds in an imagined future when most of the world has fallen prey to omnipresent government surveillance, propaganda, and endless war. In the novel 1984, the protagonist Winston Smith wrestles with oppression in Oceania, a state where the Party scrutinizes every human action with Big Brother. Defying a ban on individualism, Winston expresses his thoughts in a diary and pursues a relationship with his colleague, Julia. These criminal acts bring Winston to the attention of Big Brother.
Public Domain (P)2020 Woodkeep Audio
Classics Literary Fiction Dystopian
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Should be mandatory reading for all!

I initially bought the paperback book but with the nicer weather I don't have much time to sit inside and read. I ended up buying the audiobook and it was great! The performance was 10/10 and I'm actually really glad I listened to it. Given what's happening in the world in 2021 this should be a mandatory read for all. Will def read and listen again!!

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