The timeless dystopian novel that changed how we think about surveillance, freedom, and truth.
George Orwell's 1984 is one of the most influential novels ever written. Published in 1949, this classic dystopian masterpiece introduced concepts that have become part of everyday language, including Big Brother, Thought Police, Newspeak, Doublethink, and Room 101.
Set in the totalitarian nation of Oceania, the novel follows Winston Smith, a government employee whose job is to rewrite history to match the Party's changing version of reality. In a world where every word is monitored, every movement is watched, and independent thought is considered a crime, Winston begins a quiet rebellion by questioning the system and falling in love with Julia.
As Winston's search for truth grows, he finds himself confronting the terrifying power of a government determined to control not only actions, but thoughts themselves.
More than seventy-five years after its publication, 1984 remains one of the most important books ever written about censorship, propaganda, surveillance, freedom of thought, and political power. It continues to challenge readers to ask timeless questions:
Who controls history?
Can truth survive propaganda?
What happens when language itself is manipulated?
How much privacy is necessary for freedom?
Whether you're reading it for the first time or revisiting this literary classic, 1984 remains essential reading for anyone interested in politics, philosophy, history, technology, or dystopian fiction.
At Designed by Concordia, we believe great books encourage independent thinking and meaningful discussion.
1984 embodies many of the themes explored throughout our collection:
THINK – Defend the freedom to question.
OBEY – Examine the dangers of unquestioning obedience.
The Eye – Surveillance and the power of constant observation.
CONSUME – How information shapes public perception.
Truth – Why objective reality matters.
Freedom – The importance of protecting independent thought.
George Orwell's warning remains remarkably relevant in the modern world.
"Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows."
"Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious."
"You had to live—in the assumption that every sound you made was overheard, and every movement scrutinized."
Author: George Orwell
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Edition: Classic Edition
Publication Date: January 1, 2021
Language: English
Paperback: 432 pages
ISBN-10: 1840228024
ISBN-13: 978-1840228021
Dimensions: 5.08 × 0.87 × 7.8 inches
Item Weight: 10.9 ounces
The timeless dystopian novel that changed how we think about surveillance, freedom, and truth.
George Orwell's 1984 is one of the most influential novels ever written. Published in 1949, this classic dystopian masterpiece introduced concepts that have become part of everyday language, including Big Brother, Thought Police, Newspeak, Doublethink, and Room 101.
Set in the totalitarian nation of Oceania, the novel follows Winston Smith, a government employee whose job is to rewrite history to match the Party's changing version of reality. In a world where every word is monitored, every movement is watched, and independent thought is considered a crime, Winston begins a quiet rebellion by questioning the system and falling in love with Julia.
As Winston's search for truth grows, he finds himself confronting the terrifying power of a government determined to control not only actions, but thoughts themselves.
More than seventy-five years after its publication, 1984 remains one of the most important books ever written about censorship, propaganda, surveillance, freedom of thought, and political power. It continues to challenge readers to ask timeless questions:
Who controls history?
Can truth survive propaganda?
What happens when language itself is manipulated?
How much privacy is necessary for freedom?
Whether you're reading it for the first time or revisiting this literary classic, 1984 remains essential reading for anyone interested in politics, philosophy, history, technology, or dystopian fiction.
At Designed by Concordia, we believe great books encourage independent thinking and meaningful discussion.
1984 embodies many of the themes explored throughout our collection:
THINK – Defend the freedom to question.
OBEY – Examine the dangers of unquestioning obedience.
The Eye – Surveillance and the power of constant observation.
CONSUME – How information shapes public perception.
Truth – Why objective reality matters.
Freedom – The importance of protecting independent thought.
George Orwell's warning remains remarkably relevant in the modern world.
"Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows."
"Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious."
"You had to live—in the assumption that every sound you made was overheard, and every movement scrutinized."
Author: George Orwell
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Edition: Classic Edition
Publication Date: January 1, 2021
Language: English
Paperback: 432 pages
ISBN-10: 1840228024
ISBN-13: 978-1840228021
Dimensions: 5.08 × 0.87 × 7.8 inches
Item Weight: 10.9 ounces
