1984

Written in the aftermath of World War II, amidst the invasion of technology into all aspects of human existence, George Orwell’s 1984 sounds the alarm against the dangers of totalitarianism and constant surveillance. The dystopian novel explores the psychological landscape of power, and how language can be manipulated to control people and their sense of reality. The book opens with the thirteenth chime, introducing readers to a world of inverted truths and intimidation.