George Orwell's 1984: A Dystopian Masterpiece of Political Control

George Orwell's seminal work, Nineteen Eighty-Four, remains one of the most pervasively influential books of the twentieth century and is recognized as one of the BBC's '100 Novels that Shaped the World.' This international edition paperback plunges readers into a totalitarian world ruled by the Party and Big Brother, where the past is constantly rewritten to control the future.

Follow Winston Smith, a worker in the Record Department of the Ministry of Truth, as he secretly rebels against a system demanding absolute obedience, enforced by telescreens and constant surveillance. His quest for truth and liberty leads to a dangerous love affair, revealing the ultimate price of freedom.

• Explores themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the manipulation of history.
• Features an introduction by Thomas Pynchon.
• Essential reading for students of political fiction and dystopian literature.
• Recognized as a foundational text in modern political commentary.

• Author: George Orwell
• Introduction By: Thomas Pynchon
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st (International Edition)
• Language: English
• Pages: 384 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: February 3, 2000 (New Store Stock)
• Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 21mm
• Weight: 280g
• ISBN-10: 9780141187761

This Penguin Modern Classics paperback edition provides access to Orwell's chilling vision of a future where 'Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.' A crucial addition for any collection focused on Political Literature & Fiction.