1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

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!

A quality pressing

Nicely bound and printed.Printed in Australia.Paper is from sustainable sources.

Best "fiction" book written

To understand how captivating this book is, understand that im 23 and other than 2 "captain underpants" books i read as a child and the book "be here now" by Ram Dass i read a few years ago, i haven't been able to read through a whole book.. the book, nineteen eighty-four however, i haven't even able to put down. It reflects very closely to the direction we humans are going to and through as we speak.

Easy read a classic from Orwell

There's not much to say that hasn't already been said about this classic book. George Orwell had a somewhat prophetic mind when he wrote this and I am sad to say that the UK is rapidly becoming the place where Winston Smith lives . Everyone should read this book - it's a classic.

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

I can't see!

Nice hardcover copy of an outstanding piece of literature. Too bad it is 4"X6" in size. Really hard to read due to the miniature size of the text. Unless you have super eyesight, pass on this toy.

Masterpiece

Where to begin?I've never been a "reader." Although I've always been able to, I found it hard to sit still and retain the information I had just read.Off the bat, I was glued to this book. Reading this book was the 1st time I didnt want to put a book down and I was even excited to wake up to start reading it again.I found that current society wasn't far off being the precursor for this book which I think added alot more gravity to what I was reading.(This book also helped highlight the idea that books are in fact, better than the movies.)Astronomically creative.Couldn't recommend more.

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.

Wonderful book

I bought 1984 and Animal Farm for my son to read. They are wonderful and important stories for today's world. I love that he is reading a book not a kindle.

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.