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Posted By Mikunited 6 months ago in Arts & EntertainmentIn 1946 Observer editor David Astor lent George Orwell a remote Scottish farmhouse in which to write his new book, Nineteen Eighty-Four. It became one of the most significant novels of the 20th century. Here, Robert McCrum tells the compelling story of Orwell's torturous stay on the island where the author, close to death and beset by creative demons, was engaged in a feverish race to finish the book
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tadair9196 months ago
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this book is cited as one of the most frequent titles that people lie and claim that they have read, but they actually haven't.
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if you haven't read this book, then i would highly suggest it. it is available in pdf form online for those saavy enough to find it.
if you are not a reader, at least consider checking out the video at blockbuster. what else are you going to do on mothers' day? rent a video. 1984.-
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jakesguile6 months ago
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I had to read it as one of 4 books for my Senior year AP class in high school. I spent the next two days laying in a fetal position in bed whimpering that the world was a dark and evil place and that love was a heart with a dagger inside of it. I'm kidding but you get the idea.
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Then it biased my opinions of the Rebbe in My Name is Asher Lev and some elements of Typical American and Candide. But truly an awesome book, highly chilling. -
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Mikunited6 months ago
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It surprises me that people would lie about reading this book.It is not difficult to read,Orwell being a journalist,uses a strait forward style,with simple language.It is of moderate size too.
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Now something like "a brief history of time",I could understand.It has sold millions of copies and is a difficult,though interesting read.Then Orwell told stories,whilst Stephen Hawkins writes "theoretical physics",which isn't a subject known for it's great popularity.1984 of course is an excellent read and I agree, "anyone who hasn't read it",do yourself a favor and give it a go. -
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