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Overview
George Orwell's prophetic, nightmarish vision of "Negative Utopia" is timelier than ever-and its warnings more powerful.Author Biography:
Examines different aspects of Orwell's anti-utopian classic, with a biographical sketch of the author and critical essays on this work.
Editorials
Mark Schorer
It is probable that no other work of this generation has made us desire freedom more earnestly or loathe tyranny with such fullness. 1984, the most contemporary novel of the year and who knows of now many past and to come, is a great examination into and dramatization of Lord Acton's famous apothegm, " power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrups absolutely. "— Books of the Century; New York Times review, June 1949
Book Details
Published
June 10, 1972
Publisher
Gallimard, Editions
Pages
438
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9782070368228