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1984

by George Orwell

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Series (with order)
Canonical Title
1984
Original publication date
1949-06-08
People/Characters
Winston Smith
Julia
O'Brien
Big Brother
Important places
Oceania
Eurasia
Eastasia
Airstrip One (England)
London, England, UK
Important events
Awards and honors
Waterstones Books of the Century (1997, No 2)
Time's All-Time 100 Novels selection
BBC's Big Read (Best loved novel, 2003, No 08)
Prometheus Award (Hall of Fame, 1984)
The Modern Library's 100 Best Novels (The Board's List, 13)
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Dedication
First words
It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
Quotations
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two makes four.
Last words
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0451524934, Mass Market Paperback)

George Orwell's prophetic, nightmarish vision of "Negative Utopia" is timelier than ever-and its warnings more powerful.

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