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Nineteen eighty-four

by George Orwell

Published in 1949, this dystopian novel centres on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and the repressive regimentation of society. It examines the role of truth and facts within politics and how they can be manipulated by an authoritarian government.

Accession 36425 ISBN — Publisher Penguin
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