1984 (Nineteen Eighty-Four), Animal Farm, and over 40 Other Works by George Orwell

by George Orwell

Big Brother is Watching You

Collected here is the ultimate Kindle edition of every full-length work by George Orwell, including the classics 1984 and Animal Farm, as well as 38 of his most notable essays and articles.

Included in 1984: A George Orwell Anthology are:
The complete text of all six novels, all three full-length nonfiction narratives, and 38 essays of political and literary criticism written by George Orwell, each elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your Kindle reader.  An individual, active Table of Contents for each section accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature.  Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features.  A low, can't-say-no price!  The Works of George Orwell

All six novels, all three full-length nonfiction works, and thirty-eight of Orwell's most notable essays. Works included:

Novels:
Burmese Days (1934)  A Clergyman's Daughter (1935)  Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1936)  Coming Up for Air (1939)  Animal Farm (1945)  Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949)  Narrative Documentaries:
Down and Out in Paris and London (1933)  The Road to Wigan Pier (1937)  Homage to Catalonia (1938)  Over 35 Essays, including such classics as:
"Shooting an Elephant"  "Good Bad Books"  "Politics and the English Language"  "The Prevention of Literature"  "Why I Write"  Additional Fan Resources

Also included are special features for any Orwell enthusiast, including:
A comprehensive list of the many film, television, and media adaptations of the works of George Orwell.  Orwell in Pop Culture: works in various media inspired by Animal Farm and 1984.  Glossary of Orwellian Terms: over 60 terms and neologisms coined by Orwell, from 'Big Brother' to 'versificator.'

Genres: Fiction, Classics, Dystopia

2051 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2014

About the author

Eric Arthur Blair was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism (both fascism and stalinism), and support of democratic socialism.

Orwell is best known for his allegorical novella Animal Farm (1945) and the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), although his works also encompass literary criticism, poetry, fiction and polemical journalism. His non-fiction works, including The Road to Wigan Pier (1937), documenting his experience of working-class life in the industrial north of England, and Homage to Catalonia (1938), an account of his experiences soldiering for the Republican faction of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), are as critically respected as his essays on politics, literature, language and culture.

Orwell's work remains influential in popular culture and in political culture, and the adjective "Orwellian"—describing totalitarian and authoritarian social practices—is part of the English language, like many of his neologisms, such as "Big Brother", "Thought Police", "Room 101", "Newspeak", "memory hole", "doublethink", and "thoughtcrime". In 2008, The Times named Orwell the second-greatest British writer since 1945.

Reviews

[Vialand · Rating 1 out of 5]

He must have made this book as a torture device to kill peoples mental stability.
How does this book have so many 5 stars
Im going crazy
This book is making me crazy

[Ryan Hamidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
who controls your past now, controls your future, who controls the present now, controls the past

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written in a time when the world was very different these works may appear to be simplistic if measured by todays standards. However this simplicity is probably what makes these works 'classic'. They express a vision of the future through a story that is simple and enjoyable enough for anyone to read.

It is interesting to reflect back on the years since these works were published and appreciate how much the world has changed, yet in some cases the same challenges exist. The author keeps the stories short and to the point while continually progressing forward without additional overhead.

Even though they are now perhaps dated in the message they tell they continue to we worth of the title of 'classic' and can and should be enjoyed by all literary lovers and those who like to think.

[Veiled Magnolia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book genuinely made me uncomfortable… and I mean that as a compliment.

I kept thinking, “There’s no way a book written this long ago can still feel this relevant.” And yet somehow… it does.

It’s not the kind of book you read because it’s “fun.” It’s the kind of book that makes you put it down every few chapters just to process what you just read.

The scariest part wasn’t the surveillance or the government. It was realizing how easy it is to manipulate people when you control information. That thought stayed with me long after I finished the book.

It’s definitely not a light read, and there were moments where it felt a bit slow. But honestly, I don’t think this story would have had the same impact if it had been any shorter.

I closed the book feeling disturbed… and then immediately started recommending it to everyone. That’s usually how I know a book has done its job.

[Peter Rath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nehéz olvasmány a könyv depressziós, elnyomó hangulata miatt, de mindenképp érdemes. A címe ellenére 35 évvel a "jelen" előtt publikálta, még ma is helytálló a nézete véleményem szerint. Egy disztópiás jövőt fest, ahol a kormány abszolút hatalma érvényesül, az ember minden mozdulatát, szavát és kis híján gondolatát is monitorozza és befolyásolja. Szereplőket illetően nem kell aggódni a sok név megjegyzése miatt, mert az emberek kevéssé beszélgetnek egymással felületes csevegést eltekintve, szinte csak a főszereplőt ismerjük meg igazán, aki viszont jelentős személyiség-fejlődésen megy keresztül a könyv során.

[Vyna · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a classic it's surprisingly not that hard to read. Short and simple. I love allegories and metaphors so it's automatically intresting to me. I find it funny that most people don't realise that it's mostly an allegory for the Russian revolution and the communist takeover. No hate to the Russian revolution enthusiasts. The story is straightforward and short so good for beginners who want to start reading classics.
Loved the last line
"The creatures looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which"
Ngl i really wonder why orwell chose pigs specifically to represent the bad guys

[Reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was very curious to read it and the beginning was exciting and eerily close to modern times, but after a while it was just too much and everything was listed worst case scenario which made me lose interest. No creativity. Just lines like “Even walking was illegal, if you walked around they put small nails in the bottom of your shoes. If you refused they would amputate your feet.”. This could easily be a quote from the book but I doubt it’s in there.

[Shaun Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

My wife and I read this. I liberally gave it 4 stars. it's creative, but not intensely deep. I have numerous liberal/socialist friends that believe it bolsters their position and stands against capitalism and democracy. pretty strange take. Glad we read it.

[Claudia Gómez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ahora pienso que el gobierno me controla. Ayuda.

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Hey Big Brother! Play K pop demon hunters. “

[P · Rating 2 out of 5]

1984อ่านไม่ไหวจริงใช้เวลาเกือยครึ่งปียิ่งตอนที่พระเอกอ่านหนังสือคือต้องข้ามมันเก่าแล้วแหละ

[Khadijah Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10- great book about politics, relationships and human nature. This book got me thinking about politics and the extent to which our emotions are innate and possible to extinguish from our lives. It was quite eerie to see the resemblance between the dystopian novel and the reality of events that occurred in Berlin during the Cold War. The reason I didn’t particularly enjoy parts of the book was due to the overload of information about the regime (I found this particularly dull) and I also didn’t relate to the main character Winston- I repulsed his selfish nature with his mum and he was also very paranoid which I found irritating. I also didn’t like the ending of the book as I found it anticlimactic and it frustrated me that Winston had such a weak character to give up his inherent beliefs that easily. The one thing that has benefitted me is that it has made me more interested in politics so I’m going to read more about those topics and listen to podcasts so that I’m more educated about what’s actually going on beneath the surface of “fake news” and mass media. A misogynistic character didn’t particularly appeal and I found myself quite angry in parts of the book about his attitude and views.

[Noire Colombe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dynamic. This opinion is less academic and more enthusiast based. Initially avoided this book as long as possible, rendering it overrated. It is not. The silent anguish and frustration endured by Winston was quite engrossing. Winston's inner monologues were interesting but not nearly as much as his compulsion to share his thoughts and feelings with somebody, anybody... but to jeopardize his entire livelihood, in all its mediocrity, for the chance to write out his thoughts was so poignant. Thoroughly enjoyed Winton's socially dangerous journey, as well as the revelation that brought him to a very familiar place.

[Seungmin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started to read this book because i want to see the hardship in 1984 just like the army that i have been served. It made me realize how luxurious life i have in the army as in 1984 shows the perfect case of Dystopia. It shows how totalitarian regime can control every aspect of individuals. The systems are maintained by hatred, distrust, and betrayal.

[Pieter · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you never read anything else, read this. This book is absolutely foundational, it remains relevant in so many modern scenarios and can help you see what the signs are for a true distopia to develop.

[Brandy Hensley · Rating 3 out of 5]

So it's not listed on here (if it is please let me know so I can adjust), but I listened to Audibles Original version of 1984 with Andrew Garfield. It was pretty entertaining. I haven't read the actual text so not sure if it's true to the book or not.

[Constance · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's eerie that a lot of what he predicted in the book has come to fruition...

[Allyson Lees · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic must read.

[Jim Panagabko]

Very depressing so far ...

[Greg Teal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hadn't read this book since I was high school, I liked it then; I loved it now. I can see quite clearly the influence of Yevgeny Zamyatin's, "We".

[Charles Gorner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why have I not read Orwell before

Great read and even relevant in this day and age. Much of what is going on in the world today can be likened to Orwell's writing.

[Marijan Lesko · Rating 5 out of 5]

The future of the past..
We live in that society now ...

[Rhiannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favourite!

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very orwellian 🤔 reminds me of the time I was banned from social media for being racist

[Jose Inoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skip the movies and the audio, read the books: you were warned lol

[Bohlokoa Maimela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, In my opinion George Orwell is a fantastic writer
In the end of 1984 , l was shocked l couldn't comprehend what had just happened!!!

[Camille Stern · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always a good reminder of how forward thinking George Orwell..... and just how much is true today.