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Nineteen Eighty-Four: A 1984 Novel

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Nineteen Eighty-Four: A 1984 Novel

by Orwell, George

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757 Third Avenue, New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc. , 1977. Twenty-first printing stated at copyright page; scarce edition matching first edition in size, design, and dimensions. 1977 copyright by Sonia Brownell Orwell. Sonia Mary Brownell (August 1918 - December 1980), better known as Sonia Orwell, was the second wife of George Orwell. She is thought to be the model for Julia, the heroine of 1984. In her life, she collaborated with the Information Research Department (IRD), a wing of the British Foreign Office, increasing world distribution of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four to certain countries. With her support, the IRD translated Animal Farm into over sixteen languages for British embassies to disseminate in over a dozen countries. Soon after George Orwell passed, Sonia sold the movie rights to Animal Farm to the Central Intelligence Agency resulting in the creation of the film Animal Farm (1954), becoming the first animated feature made in Britain. Aqua colored full cloth boards, dark red cover and spine titles surrounded by black outline, light shelf, edge wear; small black square impression to lower back board. Pages near fine, sharp; bright without writing. Matches first edition type set and layout. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Original dust wrapper in dark blue, moderate edge wear, chip, toning; protected in new clear sleeve. Without ISBN or bar code to either volume or wrapper. Classic first edition wrapper design in deep blue with bold black titles. Caricature of Orwell at back panel by George Holland. Front flaps vary from first edition with three review blurbs at front flap from Mark Schorer, Arthur Schlesinger Jr., and, James Hilton all commenting on visceral horror of Orwell's vision. Back flap with wit bio and list of Orwell titles. Front, spine, and back panel identical to first American printing. Rare near fine seventies printing in very good wrapper. Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 - 21 January 1950) or his pseudonym, George Orwell, composed this narrative message in 1948 and juxtaposed the numbers to 1984 as its time and place. The novel was first published in 1949 and he would pass the following January of 1950 at the age of 46. With flawless craftsmanship, ingenuity and narrative power Mr. Orwell lays out a terrifying potential future. The love of Winston for the amorous and independent Julia, and the fate that befalls them, stirs the reader's emotions as the cautionary tale paces to a tremendous climax. When Mr. Orwell's 'Animal Farm' was published three years prior, critics hailed him as a new Jonathan Swift. The satirical passages in '1984' justify the critics' verdict. But, presented here is much more than satire. Printed in the United States of America. 314 pages. Insured post.. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Holland, George (Orwell Jacket Caricature). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Book.

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Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) by George Orwell has become the definitive dystopian novel of the twentieth century. Originally published on June 8, 1949 by Secker and Warburg in the United Kingdom, the book follows the main character, Winston Smith, through his disillusionment with totalitarianism and a doomed struggle of resistance. George Orwell is a pen-name, Orwell's real name was Eric Blair. -

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A good read very ahead of its time.
On Jun 18 2018, a reader said:
Prophetic

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Title
Nineteen Eighty-Four: A 1984 Novel
Author
Orwell, George
Illustrator
Holland, George (Orwell Jacket Caricature)
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Publisher
Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.
Place of Publication
757 Third Avenue, New York
Date Published
1977
Size
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Weight
0.00 lbs

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