Nineteen Eighty-Four

5b George Orwell. London: Secker & Warburg, 1949. UK First Edition, First Printing.

Notes

Nineteen Eighty-Four, published in 1949 by George Orwell, is a dystopian novel that explores the terrifying consequences of totalitarianism, surveillance, and thought control. Set in a grim, repressive future where the Party, led by the omnipresent Big Brother, dictates every aspect of life, the story follows Winston Smith, a disillusioned worker at the Ministry of Truth. Winston secretly rebels against the regime by questioning its propaganda and beginning a forbidden love affair, ultimately seeking truth and freedom in a world where independent thought is a crime.

The novel is a chilling portrayal of how language, history, and even reality itself can be manipulated by those in power. Concepts like "doublethink," "newspeak," and "thoughtcrime" have become part of the cultural lexicon, reflecting Orwell's profound warnings about the fragility of freedom and truth. Nineteen Eighty-Four remains a powerful critique of authoritarianism and a timeless reflection on the dangers of unchecked political power.

Description

Green cloth binding with red lettering on the spine. Original green dust jacket with white lettering. Soiling to the right of the upper board spreading about two inches onto the board. Sun-fading to the spine as well as the edges. Significant loss to the dust jacket spine while the title, author, and publisher names are still present. Chipping to all corners. Warping to plastic protector over the spine. Interior is fully intact and clean. Good condition overall.