1984

This Scholastic Classics edition of George Orwell’s classic

dystopian novel is perfect for students and Orwell enthusiasts

alike.

Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls

the present controls the past.

Winston Smith has always been a dutiful citizen of Oceania, rewriting

history to meet the demands of the Ministry of Truth. But

with each lie that he writes, Winston starts to resent the totalitarian

party that seeks power for its own sake and punishes those

that desire individuality.

When Winston begins a secret relationship

with his colleague Julia, he soon realises it’s virtually

impossible to escape the watchful eye of Big Brother…

Totalitarianism, identity and independence, repression,

power, language, rebellion, technology and modernisation are some

of the themes that run throughout this novel.