1984

Uhyggelig realistisk skildring af et fremtidssamfund, hvor tre superstater har delt verden mellem sig. Winston Smith lever i Oceanien, som beherskes af "partiet", der med Store Broder i spidsen kontrollerer alt - selv tanker lader sig pejle. Alligevel har Winston forbudte tanker, og han kommer i kontakt med andre oprørere, bl.a. pigen Julia, som han forelsker sig i, hvilket i øvrigt også er forbudt.

THE AUTHORATITIVE TEXT "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surveillance is everything and The Thought Police ensure no individual thinking is allowed. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history. But Winston dreams of freedom, and of rebellion. It is here that he falls in love with Julia, and starts a secret, forbidden affair with her - but in this world nothing can be kept secret, and they are forced to face consequences more terrifying than either of them could have ever imagined. A dystopian masterpiece, this is the powerful and prophetic novel that defined the twentieth century. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT HARRIS

THE AUTHORATITIVE TEXT "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surveillance is everything and The Thought Police ensure no individual thinking is allowed. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history. But Winston dreams of freedom, and of rebellion. It is here that he falls in love with Julia, and starts a secret, forbidden affair with her - but in this world nothing can be kept secret, and they are forced to face consequences more terrifying than either of them could have ever imagined. A dystopian masterpiece, this is the powerful and prophetic novel that defined the twentieth century. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT HARRIS

1984 is George Orwell's legendary vision of a world ruled by fear, propaganda, and constant surveillance. In Oceania, Winston Smith struggles to preserve truth, memory, and individuality under the watchful eye of Big Brother. With terrifying insight and enduring relevance, Orwell's masterpiece explores power, language, and resistance in one of the most influential novels ever written.

1984 is George Orwell's legendary vision of a world ruled by fear, propaganda, and constant surveillance. In Oceania, Winston Smith struggles to preserve truth, memory, and individuality under the watchful eye of Big Brother. With terrifying insight and enduring relevance, Orwell's masterpiece explores power, language, and resistance in one of the most influential novels ever written.

George Orwells klassiker nyoversat for første gang siden den oprindelige udgivelse i 1949. "Den, der kontroller fortiden, kontrollerer fremtiden; den, der kontroller nutiden, kontrollerer fortiden." Alt hvad du tænker og gør, registreres og rapporteres til Tankepolitiet. Det er år 1984. Winston Smith bor i Oceanien, hvor Partiet og den allestedsnærværende Big Brother overvåger borgerne ned til mindste detalje. Winston arbejder i Ministeriet for Sandhed, hvor han redigerer gamle dokumenter og aviser, så historien altid fremstår i overensstemmelse med Partiets sandhed. Men Winston længes efter frihed, og han opdager hurtigt, at den trang er livsfarlig. "1984" er et stærkt forsvar for tankens frihed, og George Orwells dystopi er mere aktuel end nogensinde.Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950), der var bedre kendt under pseudonymet George Orwell, var en britisk forfatter og journalist. Han huskes i dag bedst for romanerne "Kammerat Napoleon" ("Animal Farm") og "1984" ("Nineteen Eighty-Four") – to værker, der kendetegnes ved Orwells store bevidsthed om social retfærdighed og stærke modstand mod totalitarismen. Hans kulturelle indflydelse på både politik og populærkultur er tydelig at se selv den dag i dag.

George Orwells dystopiske fremtidsroman "Nineteen Eighty-Four" har vendt op og ned på dens læseres verdenssyn lige siden den udkom i 1948. Og selvom 80'erne for længst er overstået er Orwells skræmmende observante fortælling stadig relevant i dag. "Nineteen Eighty-Four" er fortællingen om et fremtidigt London, hvor en totalitær regering vågent holder øje med alle dens borgere og styrer alle aktiviteter. Winston Smith arbejder for the Ministry of Truth. Big Brother overvåger alle og the Thought Police får stoppet enhver med oprørske tanker. Da Winston bliver forelsket i Julia, går det dog op for ham, at livet ikke behøves at være ensformigt og åndssvækkende.

A dystopian masterpiece - the powerful and prophetic novel that defined the twentieth century. The year is 1984. War and revolution have created an unrecognisable world. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surveillance is total and The Thought Police ensure no individual thinking is allowed. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history. But Winston dreams of freedom, and of rebellion. It is here that he falls in love with Julia, and starts a secret, forbidden affair with her - but in this world nothing can be kept secret, and they are forced to face consequences more terrifying than either of them could have ever imagined. 'A profound, terrifying, and wholly fascinating book' New Yorker 'No novel of the past century has had more influence than George Orwell’s 1984' Atlantic WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT HARRIS

George Orwells dystopiske fremtidsroman "1984" har vendt op og ned på dens læseres verdenssyn lige siden den udkom i 1948. Og selv om 80'erne for længst er ovre, er Orwells skræmmende observante fortælling stadig relevant i dag. "1984" er fortællingen om et fremtidigt London, hvor en totalitær regering vågent holder øje med alle dens borgere og styrer alle aktiviteter. Winston Smith arbejder for Sandhedsministeriet. Big Brother overvåger alle og the Thought Police får stoppet enhver med oprørske planer. Da Winston bliver forelsket i Julia, går det dog op for ham, at livet ikke behøves at være ensformigt og åndssvækkende. Denne udgave af bogen er på engelsk.

George Orwells dystopiske fremtidsroman "Nineteen Eighty-Four" har vendt op og ned på dens læseres verdenssyn lige siden den udkom i 1948. Og selvom 80'erne for længst er overstået er Orwells skræmmende observante fortælling stadig relevant i dag. "Nineteen Eighty-Four" er fortællingen om et fremtidigt London, hvor en totalitær regering vågent holder øje med alle dens borgere og styrer alle aktiviteter. Winston Smith arbejder for the Ministry of Truth. Big Brother overvåger alle og the Thought Police får stoppet enhver med oprørske tanker. Da Winston bliver forelsket i Julia, går det dog op for ham, at livet ikke behøves at være ensformigt og åndssvækkende.

A dystopian masterpiece - the powerful and prophetic novel that defined the twentieth century. The year is 1984. War and revolution have created an unrecognisable world. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surveillance is total and The Thought Police ensure no individual thinking is allowed. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history. But Winston dreams of freedom, and of rebellion. It is here that he falls in love with Julia, and starts a secret, forbidden affair with her - but in this world nothing can be kept secret, and they are forced to face consequences more terrifying than either of them could have ever imagined. 'A profound, terrifying, and wholly fascinating book' New Yorker 'No novel of the past century has had more influence than George Orwell’s 1984' Atlantic WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT HARRIS

George Orwells dystopiske fremtidsroman "1984" har vendt op og ned på dens læseres verdenssyn lige siden den udkom i 1948. Og selv om 80'erne for længst er ovre, er Orwells skræmmende observante fortælling stadig relevant i dag. "1984" er fortællingen om et fremtidigt London, hvor en totalitær regering vågent holder øje med alle dens borgere og styrer alle aktiviteter. Winston Smith arbejder for Sandhedsministeriet. Big Brother overvåger alle og the Thought Police får stoppet enhver med oprørske planer. Da Winston bliver forelsket i Julia, går det dog op for ham, at livet ikke behøves at være ensformigt og åndssvækkende. Denne udgave af bogen er på engelsk.

George Orwell, born in 1903 in India was an English novelist, essayist and critic. He was a man of strong opinions who addressed some of the major political movements of his times, including imperialism, fascism and communism. Orwell was the author of six novels as well as numerous essays and non-fiction works. His famous works include Animal Farm' and 'Burmese days'.

Genudgivelse i paperback. Uhyggelig realistisk skildring af et fremtidssamfund, hvor tre superstater har delt verden mellem sig. Winston Smith lever i Oceanien, som beherskes af "partiet", der med Store Broder i spidsen kontrollerer alt - selv tanker lader sig pejle. Alligevel har Winston forbudte tanker, og han kommer i kontakt med andre oprørere, bl.a. pigen Julia, som han forelsker sig i, hvilket i øvrigt også er forbudt. Bogen er en genudgivelse af udgaven fra 2016.

April, 1984. Winston Smith thinks a thought, starts a diary, and falls in love. But Big Brother is watching him, and the door to Room 101 can swing open in the blink of an eye. Its ideas have become our ideas, and Orwell’s fiction is often said to be our reality. The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in a radical new adaptation exploring why Orwell’s vision of the future is as relevant as ever.

Nominada por los estadounidenses como una de las 100 mejores novelas en la serie de PBS The Great American Read . No creo que la sociedad que he descrito en 1984 necesariamente llegue a ser una realidad, pero s creo que puede llegar a existir algo parecido , escrib a Orwell despu s de publicar su novela. Corr a el a o 1948, y la realidad se ha encargado de convertir esa pieza -entonces de ciencia ficci n- en un manifiesto de la realidad. En el a o 1984 Londres es una ciudad l gubre en la que la Polic a del Pensamiento controla de forma asfixiante la vida de los ciudadanos. Winston Smith es un pe n de este engranaje perverso y su cometido es reescribir la historia para adaptarla a lo que el Partido considera la versi n oficial de los hechos. Hasta que decide replantearse la verdad del sistema que los gobierna y somete. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read A masterpiece of rebellion and impresionment, where war is peace, freedom is slavery, and Big Brother is watching... Thought Police. Big Brother. Orwellian. These words have entered our vocabulary because of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel, 1984. "War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength." Winston Smith rewrites history for the Ministry of Truth, but when he's handed a note that says simply "I love you" by a woman he hardly knows, he decides to risk everything in a search for the real truth. This book is a dramatic adaptation of the classic novel.

Nominada por los estadounidenses como una de las 100 mejores novelas en la serie de PBS The Great American Read . No creo que la sociedad que he descrito en 1984 necesariamente llegue a ser una realidad, pero s creo que puede llegar a existir algo parecido , escrib a Orwell despu s de publicar su novela. Corr a el a o 1948, y la realidad se ha encargado de convertir esa pieza -entonces de ciencia ficci n- en un manifiesto de la realidad. En el a o 1984 Londres es una ciudad l gubre en la que la Polic a del Pensamiento controla de forma asfixiante la vida de los ciudadanos. Winston Smith es un pe n de este engranaje perverso y su cometido es reescribir la historia para adaptarla a lo que el Partido considera la versi n oficial de los hechos. Hasta que decide replantearse la verdad del sistema que los gobierna y somete. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read A masterpiece of rebellion and impresionment, where war is peace, freedom is slavery, and Big Brother is watching... Thought Police. Big Brother. Orwellian. These words have entered our vocabulary because of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel, 1984. "War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength." Winston Smith rewrites history for the Ministry of Truth, but when he's handed a note that says simply "I love you" by a woman he hardly knows, he decides to risk everything in a search for the real truth. This book is a dramatic adaptation of the classic novel.

George Orwell, born in 1903 in India was an English novelist, essayist and critic. He was a man of strong opinions who addressed some of the major political movements of his times, including imperialism, fascism and communism. Orwell was the author of six novels as well as numerous essays and non-fiction works. His famous works include Animal Farm' and 'Burmese days'.

April, 1984. Winston Smith thinks a thought, starts a diary, and falls in love. But Big Brother is watching him, and the door to Room 101 can swing open in the blink of an eye. Its ideas have become our ideas, and Orwell’s fiction is often said to be our reality. The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in a radical new adaptation exploring why Orwell’s vision of the future is as relevant as ever.

Partinin dünya görüsü, onu hic anlayamayan insanlara cok daha kolay dayatiliyordu. ... Her seyi yutuyorlar ve hicbir zarar görmüyorlardi cünkü tipki bir misir tanesinin bir kusun bedeninden sindirilmeden gecip gitmesi gibi, yuttuklarindan geriye bir sey kalmiyordu. George Orwellin kült kitabi Bin Dokuz Yüz Seksen Dört, yazarin gelecege iliskin bir kabus senaryosudur. Bireyselligin yok edildigi, zihnin kontrol altina alindigi, insanlarin makinelesmis kitlelere dönüstürüldügü totaliter bir dünya düzeni, romanda inanilmaz bir hayal gücüyle, en ince ayrintisina kadar kurgulanmistir. Gecmiste ve günümüzde dünya sahnesinde tezgahlanan oyunlar düsünüldügünde, ütopik oldugu kadar gercekci bir romandir Bin Dokuz Yüz Seksen Dört. Güncelligini hicbir zaman yitirmeyen bir basyapittir; yalnizca yarina degil, bugüne de iliskin bir uyari cigligidir. Can Yayinlari, bu bütün zamanlarin kitabini Celal Üsterin özenli cevirisiyle okura sunmaktan kivanc duyuyor.

Partinin dünya görüsü, onu hic anlayamayan insanlara cok daha kolay dayatiliyordu. ... Her seyi yutuyorlar ve hicbir zarar görmüyorlardi cünkü tipki bir misir tanesinin bir kusun bedeninden sindirilmeden gecip gitmesi gibi, yuttuklarindan geriye bir sey kalmiyordu. George Orwellin kült kitabi Bin Dokuz Yüz Seksen Dört, yazarin gelecege iliskin bir kabus senaryosudur. Bireyselligin yok edildigi, zihnin kontrol altina alindigi, insanlarin makinelesmis kitlelere dönüstürüldügü totaliter bir dünya düzeni, romanda inanilmaz bir hayal gücüyle, en ince ayrintisina kadar kurgulanmistir. Gecmiste ve günümüzde dünya sahnesinde tezgahlanan oyunlar düsünüldügünde, ütopik oldugu kadar gercekci bir romandir Bin Dokuz Yüz Seksen Dört. Güncelligini hicbir zaman yitirmeyen bir basyapittir; yalnizca yarina degil, bugüne de iliskin bir uyari cigligidir. Can Yayinlari, bu bütün zamanlarin kitabini Celal Üsterin özenli cevirisiyle okura sunmaktan kivanc duyuyor.

"1984" er George Orwells berømte litterære mesterværk, der udspiller sig i et dystopisk og totalitært overvågningssamfund. Winston Smith lever i en verden, hvor Big Brother altid holder vågent øje og Tankepolitiet læser ens tanker og straffer individualitet og fritænkning. Winston arbejder for Sandhedsministeriet, hvor hans opgave er konstant at redigere officielle dokumenter og gamle aviser, så de altid fremstiller Partiets 'sande' version af historien. Men Winston er i fare på grund af sin hukommelse og frihedstrang. Sammen med kvinden han elsker finder Winston modet til at gøre oprør, men det forelskede par kommer til at sætte både liv og sind på spil i deres revolution mod Partiet og Big Brother. George Orwell udgav originalt "1984" i 1949 som et billede på et skræmmende fremtidsscenarie, der er akkurat ligeså fængslende og aktuelt som for halvfjerds år siden.

"1984" er George Orwells berømte litterære mesterværk, der udspiller sig i et dystopisk og totalitært overvågningssamfund. Winston Smith lever i en verden, hvor Big Brother altid holder vågent øje og Tankepolitiet læser ens tanker og straffer individualitet og fritænkning. Winston arbejder for Sandhedsministeriet, hvor hans opgave er konstant at redigere officielle dokumenter og gamle aviser, så de altid fremstiller Partiets 'sande' version af historien. Men Winston er i fare på grund af sin hukommelse og frihedstrang. Sammen med kvinden han elsker finder Winston modet til at gøre oprør, men det forelskede par kommer til at sætte både liv og sind på spil i deres revolution mod Partiet og Big Brother. George Orwell udgav originalt "1984" i 1949 som et billede på et skræmmende fremtidsscenarie, der er akkurat ligeså fængslende og aktuelt som for halvfjerds år siden.

"1984" er en absolut klassiker af George Orwell, der må og skal stå i en litteraturelskers reol. I 1948 udkom dette mesterværk. "1984" er en fremtidsroman, der i sin tid både var skræmmende og tankevækkende. I dag er det en helt anden sag, for mange af de ting som Orwell forudsagde har han muligvis haft ret i. Det kan du selv bedømme. Romanen er kraftfuld og overbevisende fra start til slut - bogen her er mere aktuel end nogensinde. Denne udgave er en flot 60 års jubilæumsudgave på engelsk.

"1984" er en absolut klassiker af George Orwell, der må og skal stå i en litteraturelskers reol. I 1948 udkom dette mesterværk. "1984" er en fremtidsroman, der i sin tid både var skræmmende og tankevækkende. I dag er det en helt anden sag, for mange af de ting som Orwell forudsagde har han muligvis haft ret i. Det kan du selv bedømme. Romanen er kraftfuld og overbevisende fra start til slut - bogen her er mere aktuel end nogensinde. Denne udgave er en flot 60 års jubilæumsudgave på engelsk.

Da Winston trådte ind i sin lejlighed blev han mødt af en stemme fra en skærm, der var sat fast på væggen overfor ham – teleskærmen blev den kaldt. Det var umuligt at slukke for skærmen, men Winston kunne skrue en anelse ned for lyden. Winston Smith lever i et mareridt. Tankepolitiet udspionerer alle, og børn opdrages til at forråde deres forældre. Selv det mindste tegn på uenighed med Partiet fører til tortur, fængsel eller død. Big Brother holder øje med alt! I dag er 1984 fortid, men da bogen udkom tilbage i 1949 foregik den 35 år ude i fremtiden. Selvom 1984 er ren fiktion, er historien inspireret af de begivenheder, som fandt sted i verden i den periode. Da George Orwell skrev bogen, havde han især nazismen i Tyskland – fra 1930’erne og frem til afslutningen af Anden Verdenskrig i 1945 – og livet i det daværende Sovjetunionen i baghovedet. 1984 er en del af Letlæste klassikere som er en ny serie med nogle af verdenshistoriens mest velkendte fortællinger. Historien er genfortalt af Tony Evans og henvender sig især til læsere på 8-12 år. De eventyrlige og stemningsfulde illustrationer er medvirkende til at give historierne nyt liv. Bøgerne kan både bruges til frilæsning eller som en del af et undervisningsforløb i dansk på mellemtrinnet. Letlæste klassikere har genfortalt nogle af verdenshistoriens mest kendte klassikere for at gøre indholdet mere tilgængeligt. Hensigten er at formidle dele af en rig kulturskat, vække læseglæde og give lyst til at læse mere.

Winston Smith begins a forbidden diary in a world where the state watches every word, thought and desire. This beautiful deluxe gift edition presents Orwell’s must-read dystopian novel with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and a silk ribbon. In Airstrip One, Big Brother watches constantly. The Party controls language, history, memory and desire, while the Thought Police hunt even private dissent. Winston Smith works at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting records to fit each new lie. His secret diary and forbidden love for Julia become acts of rebellion, but in this world no hiding place stays safe for long. 1984 is a terrifying classic about surveillance, totalitarianism, propaganda, censorship and the erasure of individuality. This Vintage Collector’s Classics edition is a striking gift for readers, collectors and anyone seeking a beautifully bound version of Orwell’s essential dystopia. **READERS ARE OBESSED WITH VINTAGE COLLECTOR’S CLASSICS** 'These might be the most beautiful books I've ever seen. Get them in an art gallery.’ 'The marbled paper, I could cry.' 'Love love love this collection. ' 'I must have all of them.' 'Our beloved classics with sprayed edges too! They are absolutely STUNNING!'

Winston Smith begins a forbidden diary in a world where the state watches every word, thought and desire. This beautiful deluxe gift edition presents Orwell’s must-read dystopian novel with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and a silk ribbon. In Airstrip One, Big Brother watches constantly. The Party controls language, history, memory and desire, while the Thought Police hunt even private dissent. Winston Smith works at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting records to fit each new lie. His secret diary and forbidden love for Julia become acts of rebellion, but in this world no hiding place stays safe for long. 1984 is a terrifying classic about surveillance, totalitarianism, propaganda, censorship and the erasure of individuality. This Vintage Collector’s Classics edition is a striking gift for readers, collectors and anyone seeking a beautifully bound version of Orwell’s essential dystopia. **READERS ARE OBESSED WITH VINTAGE COLLECTOR’S CLASSICS** 'These might be the most beautiful books I've ever seen. Get them in an art gallery.’ 'The marbled paper, I could cry.' 'Love love love this collection. ' 'I must have all of them.' 'Our beloved classics with sprayed edges too! They are absolutely STUNNING!'

George Orwell, born in 1903 in India was an English novelist, essayist and critic. He was a man of strong opinions who addressed some of the major political movements of his times, including imperialism, fascism and communism. Orwell was the author of six novels as well as numerous essays and non-fiction works. His famous works include Animal Farm' and 'Burmese days'.

George Orwell, born in 1903 in India was an English novelist, essayist and critic. He was a man of strong opinions who addressed some of the major political movements of his times, including imperialism, fascism and communism. Orwell was the author of six novels as well as numerous essays and non-fiction works. His famous works include Animal Farm' and 'Burmese days'.

1984 is a dystopian, political, science-fiction novel depicting a totalitarian government. 'Inspired' by the political situation in Russia and Germany, 1984 talks about a repressive regime that places all of its citizens under surveillance. It depicts how politics can manipulate facts to serve its own purposes. It is the year 1984 and the world is at war. Great Britain, now called Airstrip One, has turned totalitarian and oppressive, using the Thought Police to curb individuals from having thoughts against what the regime dictates. Winston Smith is a dutiful citizen and worker for the Party. But it's all a façade, for all he dreams of is overthrowing the regime. These thoughts are fuelled when a forbidden relationship causes him to recollect memories of life before the Party. But a totalitarian regime implementing mass surveillance isn't to be taken lightly. Heavy retribution is in store if the Thought Police were to catch wind of his traitorous thoughts. Published in 1949, this spine-chilling classic was George Orwell's last before his death in 1950. Orwell's descriptions of government's functioning within a framework of organized totalitarianism quickly shot 1984 into the top-tier of the dystopian fiction genre. Time and again, the real world becomes a mirror of what the book describes instead of what it is intended to be: a model of how governments are not supposed to function.

Big Brother, Fake News und alternative Fakten: Orwells Dystopie ist aktueller denn je! In einer beängstigenden Welt, die von Paranoia dominiert wird, lebt der kleine Angestellte Winston Smith unter der ständigen Beobachtung des alles überwachenden "Großen Bruders". Im Ministerium der Wahrheit ist es Winstons Aufgabe, Nachrichten und Dokumente rückwirkend so zu verändern, dass sie der offiziellen, totalitären Parteisicht entsprechen. Als er sich einer gegen die Partei rebellierenden Untergrundbewegung anschließt und dort Julia kennenlernt, nimmt Winstons Leben eine verhängnisvolle und gefährliche Wendung ein ... George Orwells düstere Zukunftsvision aus dem Jahr 1948 ist einer der bekanntesten gesellschaftskritischen Romane des 20. Jahrhunderts. In dieser Graphic-Novel-Adaption wird Orwells prophetisches Werk eines brutalen Überwachungsstaates, in dem das Individuum in jeder Sekunde seines Lebens unterdrückt und manipuliert wird, eindrücklich in Szene gesetzt. Gleichzeitig wird eine neue Perspektive auf den modernen Klassiker eröffnet, denn heute sind die dystopischen Zustände in 1984 aktueller denn je.

One of the most celebrated classics of the twentieth century, this cautionary tale of a man trapped under the gaze of an authoritarian state is more relevant now than ever before.'Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed for ever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you.'Winston Smith works in the Ministry of Truth-or Minitrue as it is called in Newspeak-where he alters newspapers and reports to follow the arbitrary dictates of Big Brother's propaganda. Beneath his outward conformity, however, Winston dreams of sharing his treasonable thoughts andbreaking through the loneliness in which he lives.Thus he takes his first dangerous steps, writing a diary of his doubts and then falling in love with a woman of the Party, the beautiful and brave Julia. They know their love is doomed, but Julia says, 'They can make you say anything-anything-but they can't make you believe it.'But in Oceania, there is no possibility of solidarity, rebellion, or love-and the Party can reach anywhere.First published in 1949, this disturbing novel that George Orwell wrote during a time of great social and political unrest centers on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and repressive regimentation of people and behaviors within society.This classic of dystopian fiction contributed new words that became part of common English usage, including Big Brother, doublethink, newspeak, and thoughtcrime. The adjective 'Orwellian' has come to mean government deception, surveillance, and misleading terminology.Cover illustration & Design by Derek Anderson and Joel Anderson. (c) Anderson Design Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed by Anderson Design Group.

Big Brother, Fake News und alternative Fakten: Orwells Dystopie ist aktueller denn je! In einer beängstigenden Welt, die von Paranoia dominiert wird, lebt der kleine Angestellte Winston Smith unter der ständigen Beobachtung des alles überwachenden "Großen Bruders". Im Ministerium der Wahrheit ist es Winstons Aufgabe, Nachrichten und Dokumente rückwirkend so zu verändern, dass sie der offiziellen, totalitären Parteisicht entsprechen. Als er sich einer gegen die Partei rebellierenden Untergrundbewegung anschließt und dort Julia kennenlernt, nimmt Winstons Leben eine verhängnisvolle und gefährliche Wendung ein ... George Orwells düstere Zukunftsvision aus dem Jahr 1948 ist einer der bekanntesten gesellschaftskritischen Romane des 20. Jahrhunderts. In dieser Graphic-Novel-Adaption wird Orwells prophetisches Werk eines brutalen Überwachungsstaates, in dem das Individuum in jeder Sekunde seines Lebens unterdrückt und manipuliert wird, eindrücklich in Szene gesetzt. Gleichzeitig wird eine neue Perspektive auf den modernen Klassiker eröffnet, denn heute sind die dystopischen Zustände in 1984 aktueller denn je.

George Orwells klassiker nyoversat for første gang siden den oprindelige udgivelse i 1949. "Den, der kontrollerer fortiden, kontrollerer fremtiden; den, der kontrollerer nutiden, kontrollerer fortiden." Alt hvad du tænker og gør, registreres og rapporteres til Tankepolitiet. Det er år 1984. Winston Smith bor i Oceanien, hvor Partiet og den allestedsnærværende Big Brother overvåger borgerne ned til mindste detalje. Winston arbejder i Ministeriet for Sandhed, hvor han redigerer gamle dokumenter og aviser, så historien altid fremstår i overensstemmelse med Partiets sandhed. Men Winston længes efter frihed, og han opdager hurtigt, at den trang er livsfarlig. 1984 er et stærkt forsvar for tankens frihed, og George Orwells dystopi er mere aktuel end nogensinde.

One of the most celebrated classics of the twentieth century, this cautionary tale of a man trapped under the gaze of an authoritarian state is more relevant now than ever before.'Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed for ever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you.'Winston Smith works in the Ministry of Truth-or Minitrue as it is called in Newspeak-where he alters newspapers and reports to follow the arbitrary dictates of Big Brother's propaganda. Beneath his outward conformity, however, Winston dreams of sharing his treasonable thoughts andbreaking through the loneliness in which he lives.Thus he takes his first dangerous steps, writing a diary of his doubts and then falling in love with a woman of the Party, the beautiful and brave Julia. They know their love is doomed, but Julia says, 'They can make you say anything-anything-but they can't make you believe it.'But in Oceania, there is no possibility of solidarity, rebellion, or love-and the Party can reach anywhere.First published in 1949, this disturbing novel that George Orwell wrote during a time of great social and political unrest centers on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and repressive regimentation of people and behaviors within society.This classic of dystopian fiction contributed new words that became part of common English usage, including Big Brother, doublethink, newspeak, and thoughtcrime. The adjective 'Orwellian' has come to mean government deception, surveillance, and misleading terminology.Cover illustration & Design by Derek Anderson and Joel Anderson. (c) Anderson Design Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed by Anderson Design Group.

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1984 is a dystopian, political, science-fiction novel depicting a totalitarian government. 'Inspired' by the political situation in Russia and Germany, 1984 talks about a repressive regime that places all of its citizens under surveillance. It depicts how politics can manipulate facts to serve its own purposes. It is the year 1984 and the world is at war. Great Britain, now called Airstrip One, has turned totalitarian and oppressive, using the Thought Police to curb individuals from having thoughts against what the regime dictates. Winston Smith is a dutiful citizen and worker for the Party. But it's all a fa?ade, for all he dreams of is overthrowing the regime. These thoughts are fuelled when a forbidden relationship causes him to recollect memories of life before the Party. But a totalitarian regime implementing mass surveillance isn't to be taken lightly. Heavy retribution is in store if the Thought Police were to catch wind of his traitorous thoughts. Published in 1949, this spine-chilling classic was George Orwell's last before his death in 1950. Orwell's descriptions of government's functioning within a framework of organized totalitarianism quickly shot 1984 into the top-tier of the dystopian fiction genre. Time and again, the real world becomes a mirror of what the book describes instead of what it is intended to be: a model of how governments are not supposed to function.