Brittany has chosen the book, 1984 by George Orwell. It was a hard pick because it is very different. She gives us a disclaimer that there are a few disturbing parts. It is a bit long, but I think we are all excited to give it a try. You can get the cliff notes online if you would like to read a shortened synopsis! Brittany can give you more info if you like. A little info about the book:
Although the novel has been banned or challenged in some countries, it is, along with Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, among the most famous literary representations of dystopia. In 2005, Time magazine listed it among the hundred best English-language novels published since 1923.
Although the novel has been banned or challenged in some countries, it is, along with Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, among the most famous literary representations of dystopia. In 2005, Time magazine listed it among the hundred best English-language novels published since 1923.
Nineteen Eighty-Four is certainly one of the most important novels written in the 20th century, because it gives an insight into the political lies, distortions and deceptions that are used to control society. Apart from that, the story is interesting from start to finish, and contains satire that opens out political thought for us to see the corruption so often present.
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