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“Always eyes watching you and the voice enveloping you. Asleep or awake, indoors or out of doors, in the bath or bed- no escape. Nothing was your own except the few cubic centimeters in your skull.”

Quote by George Orwell

Work

Animal Farm and 1984

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

Author

George Orwell
George Orwell

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

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