Att läsa om 1984 var både roligt men även skrämmande. George Orwells förutspåelser är förvisso i tid något felaktiga men nu aktuellare än nånsin.Lite favoritcitat på originalspråket:It was not desirable that the proles (the common people) should have strong political feelings.Men in the mass were frail cowardly creatures who could not endure liberty or face the truth, and must be ruled over by others who were stronger than themselves.It presupposed that somewhere or other, outside oneself, there was a "real" world where real things happened. But how could there be such a world? What knowledge have we of anything, save through our own minds? All happenings are in the mind. Whatever happens in the mind, truly happens.Doublethink means the power of holding two ... MoreAtt läsa om 1984 var både roligt men även skrämmande. George Orwells förutspåelser är förvisso i tid något felaktiga men nu aktuellare än nånsin.Lite favoritcitat på originalspråket:It was not desirable that the proles (the common people) should have strong political feelings.Men in the mass were frail cowardly creatures who could not endure liberty or face the truth, and must be ruled over by others who were stronger than themselves.It presupposed that somewhere or other, outside oneself, there was a "real" world where real things happened. But how could there be such a world? What knowledge have we of anything, save through our own minds? All happenings are in the mind. Whatever happens in the mind, truly happens.Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.The heresy of heresies is common sense.Until the people become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious.There was no imbecility, absolutely none, that she was not capable of swallowing if the Party handed it out to her.The terrible thing that the Party had done was to persuade you that mere impulses, mere feelings, were of no account, while at the same time robbing you of all power over the material world.Applied to a Party member, it means loyal willingness to say that black is white when Party discipline demands this. But it means also the ability to believe that black is white, and more, to know that black is white, and to forget that one has ever believed the contrary.No change in doctrine or in political alignment can ever be admitted. For to change one's policy, is a confession of weakness.I understand how, I do not understand why.If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever.From the age of uniformity, from the age of solitude, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink - greetings!

The book arrived in good & original condition.I read the book in approx 1974 & have just read it again 1/2 a century later in 2023...I think modern readers would consider the book a little laborious & repetitive, but quite a few of Orwell's predictions have become reality in different parts of the world.

Very good. But why have you refused to answer the last 3 email I have sent you?.Regarding the book I purchased.. the case being you sent 2 copies of Animal farmI promptly returned one copy but you never saw fit to reimburse mePlease tell me why or email me if you cannot do that phone meOn 01268751495 R J Pickett

A must read

I would say that this is a must read for everyone. The accuracy with which this brings warning pointers to the digital age in which we now live, is shocking. Though not a comfortable read, it is nevertheless compelling, and I found the book hard to put down.

A year to remember (or is it?!)

This is classed as one of the classics and as it was written a long time before 1984 some of George Orwells foresight is spooky. The tale itself is vicious and depressing and I found it hard going and was happy to get to the end. I nearly gave up on a few occasions but made myself carry on with it. I'm very glad that the current world is not a world like 1984 but sometimes, items on the t.v. and things that happen are quite scarily near to the storyline. Trust nothing and no-body.

Beautiful book

This book is so amazingly written!The way Orwell describes the scenery just really brings the book to life.Would highly recommend to everyone who loves reading this kind of story

Brilliant and horrifying. It's a ''Brave New World in 1984. Hope there's enough gas to leave this Animal Farm.''

Absolutely brilliant book. Sad to see this dystopian future unveiling...If not worse in some areas tenfold. Even Winston could drink at a bar.

For or against illustrations in boos

On the basis of the Folio and other series, I formed the opinion that illustrations tend to spoil the text by trivialising it: preventing readers'imagination to visualize the text in their own terms. Even in the case of series that commissioned artist, the illustration never seem to rise to the standards of the literary text; never achieving a parity image-text. In this case, the illustrations are sufficiently non literal to complement, through allusions to aspects of the text, complement the text and help the reading experience by providing visual anchors onto which the reader can pause and dwell on what s/he has just read. The illustrations also provide a welcome break and rest from the the typography of the text, that is not as fluid and kind on the eyes as could ... MoreOn the basis of the Folio and other series, I formed the opinion that illustrations tend to spoil the text by trivialising it: preventing readers'imagination to visualize the text in their own terms. Even in the case of series that commissioned artist, the illustration never seem to rise to the standards of the literary text; never achieving a parity image-text. In this case, the illustrations are sufficiently non literal to complement, through allusions to aspects of the text, complement the text and help the reading experience by providing visual anchors onto which the reader can pause and dwell on what s/he has just read. The illustrations also provide a welcome break and rest from the the typography of the text, that is not as fluid and kind on the eyes as could be. Light sans srid is not ideal for continuous text

Thought Provoking Page Turner

There are several things that are good about George Orwell's 1984:Thought-provoking: The novel raises important questions about the nature of power, control, and manipulation, and encourages readers to consider the dangers of totalitarianism and the importance of freedom and individuality.Relevant: Despite being published over 70 years ago, the themes and ideas explored in 1984 remain relevant and thought-provoking to this day.Well-written: The novel is well-written and engaging, with well-developed characters and a compelling plot that keeps readers invested in the story.Iconic: 1984 has become an iconic work of dystopian literature and has had a lasting impact on popular culture.Educational: The novel provides a glimpse into a fictional society that ... MoreThere are several things that are good about George Orwell's 1984:Thought-provoking: The novel raises important questions about the nature of power, control, and manipulation, and encourages readers to consider the dangers of totalitarianism and the importance of freedom and individuality.Relevant: Despite being published over 70 years ago, the themes and ideas explored in 1984 remain relevant and thought-provoking to this day.Well-written: The novel is well-written and engaging, with well-developed characters and a compelling plot that keeps readers invested in the story.Iconic: 1984 has become an iconic work of dystopian literature and has had a lasting impact on popular culture.Educational: The novel provides a glimpse into a fictional society that serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of totalitarianism and the importance of freedom and individuality. It is an excellent educational tool for those interested in political themes and dystopian literature.

Yes

1984 was written after the horrors of the Second World War and the atrocities committed in the holocaust. The novel is an indictment on tyranny and totalatarism . The focus on Big Brother controlling every single thing. The rewriting of history and the complete diminishing and deletion some history. It shows risk control where you are not allowed individualism or an opinion , lest you be eliminated. This novel has long been used as a text for higher levels if high school . Excellent novel and excellent teaching resource. Highly recommended.