Nineteen Eighty-Four

ISBN 978-1-86478-117-5

The Neap smartstudy® English text guide to Nineteen Eighty-Four is an essential accompaniment to George Orwell’s classic dystopia. In a nightmarish world of totalitarianism and conformity, dominated by the all-powerful Big Brother, Winston Smith searches for personal freedom and human connection. One of the twentieth century’s most important books, Nineteen Eighty-Four is more relevant than ever, as it reminds us of humanity’s enduring battle to overcome tyranny and secure liberty for all.

Key features:

• notes about the author/director/poet/playwright
• an overview of the historical and cultural context
• chapter/scene/story summaries
• character profiles
• analysis of themes and genres
• critical perspectives of the text
• key quotations
• focus questions in each section
• marginal notes explaining key passages, ideas, terms and characters
• a guide to planning and writing an essay
• sample essays with annotations
• further exam-style essay questions
• a bibliography and further reading section

$16.95

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