“In the past the need for a hierarchal form of society has been the doctrine specifically of the High. It had been preached by kings and aristocrats and the priests, lawyers and the like who were parasitical upon them, and it had generally been softened by promises of an imaginary world beyond the grave.”
This collection features George Orwell's two seminal works of dystopian fiction, 'Animal Farm' and '1984'. 'Animal Farm' is an allegorical novella that satirizes the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism, while '1984' is a novel that explores the themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and individuality in a totalitarian society. more
George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was a British novelist and political critic. Known for his sharp social criticism and profound insights into totalitarianism, Orwell is best remembered for his novels '1984' and 'Animal Farm', which remain influential to this day. more
“Orthodoxy is unconsciousness.”
“Sometimes it was so easy to forget that I was kissing a vampire.”
“You're a psychopath." "I prefer creative.”
“. . . besides love, independence of thought is the greatest gift an adult can give a child.”
“It was a delightful visit;-perfect, in being much too short.”
“i can win but you cant lose, this makes us all even in our ways.”
“I was saying the right things, but not the really true things.”