1984
Dublin Core
Title
1984
Subject
Dystopias—Fiction. | Totalitarianism—Fiction. | Political fiction | Brainwashing—Fiction.
Description
Set in a dystopian future where three global superpowers have divided the world, and exist in a state of perpetual war. In order to maintain their hold on power, these three states will go to any lengths to keep their populations docile and obedient.
Winston, the stories protagonist, is a middling political worker in London, Oceania who secretly harbours rebellious attitudes towards the omnipresent political system. He becomes disaffected with his work, as he begins to remember what life was like before the party came into being. Once he understands that he is committing through crime, he realizes it is only a matter of time before the wrath of the state bears down upon him. Can anyone survive what awaits them in Room 101?
1984 is considered the greatest work of dystopian political fiction. It has often been imitated but never surpassed in quality. It deals with many modern-day political issues like mass surveillance, individual rights vs the collective, revisionist history, and mob rule. --provided by publisher
Winston, the stories protagonist, is a middling political worker in London, Oceania who secretly harbours rebellious attitudes towards the omnipresent political system. He becomes disaffected with his work, as he begins to remember what life was like before the party came into being. Once he understands that he is committing through crime, he realizes it is only a matter of time before the wrath of the state bears down upon him. Can anyone survive what awaits them in Room 101?
1984 is considered the greatest work of dystopian political fiction. It has often been imitated but never surpassed in quality. It deals with many modern-day political issues like mass surveillance, individual rights vs the collective, revisionist history, and mob rule. --provided by publisher
Creator
Orwell, George, 1903-1950.
Publisher
East India Publishing Company
Date
2022
Rights
© 2022 East India Publishing Company
Format
Book
Language
English
Extent
253 pages; 23 x 1.5 x 15.5 cm.
Collection
Citation
Orwell, George, 1903-1950., “1984,” Special Collections, accessed October 27, 2025, https://archive.fims.uwo.ca/specialcollections/items/show/798.