Nineteen Eighty-Four: Past, Present, and Future

by Patrick Reilly

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805780653
• ISBN13: 9780805780659
• Release Date: May 1989
• Publisher: Twayne Publishers
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.8"

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A critical Look at Orwell's classic novel of Totalitarianism

From back cover: "Exposing the horror of totalitarianism in whatever form, George Orwell's 1984 warns not only of the fearful ends toward which governments were moving after World War II but also of the vulnerability of the individual to the more insidious attractions of modern society. In '1984: Past, Present, and Future' Patrick Reilly explores the novel's significance as an important literary work in the tradition of Milton and Swift." ********* Contents Include: * Chronology: George Orwell's Life and Works 1 - Historical Context 2 - The Importance of the Work 3 - Critical Reception A READING 4 - The Invincible Giant 5 - The Savage God 6 - The Darker Self 7 - Conclusion

1984, the story.

Patrick Reilly takes masterpieces and offers a critical reading of them. He takes 1984 and strips it down to the basic story. In other words, he treats it just like any other story, discussing the work, breaking down the work, as if you would do with any other story. To him, the story is about Jack the Giant Killer, but this Jack fails and fails big time, against a Giant who is smarter, more powerful and always two steps ahead. His insight and ideas on the work, approaching from the angle of pure fiction, did make for a very interesting read on the many issues and events within the book. A must for any fan of Orwell, his works or English classics in general.