1984
by George Orwell
About the Author & Context
George Orwell
Author Background
George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair) was an English novelist and critic known for his opposition to totalitarianism.
Purpose & Historical Context
Orwell wrote the book to warn Western nations of the dangers of totalitarian regimes and expansionist surveillance states.
Composition & Method
He composed the manuscript on the isolated Scottish island of Jura while battling severe tuberculosis and physically writing long hours.
Themes Explored
A chilling dystopian projection of a world ruled by constant surveillance, cognitive doublethink, and total party control.
1984
Author Introduction
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