Nineteen Eighty-Four

English literature in Reclam's red series: this is the English original text – unabridged and unedited with word explanations at the bottom of each page, a postscript, and literary references.

George Orwell's dystopian novel from 1949 is one of the most important works of the 20th century. The official Winston Smith records the living conditions in the surveillance dictatorship of Oceania in his secret diary. When he begins an affair with his young colleague Julia and the two make contact with an underground organization that aims to put an end to the rule of "Big Brother," the tragedy unfolds. A classic that seems highly relevant in the 21st century.

English reading: Level B2–C1 (GER).