eBooks de Narrativa española, página 12 de 2945

THE BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOUWritten in 1948, 1984 was George Orwells chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever...Winston Smith toes the Party line, rewriting history to satisfy the demands of the Ministry of Truth. With each lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. But as he starts to think for himself, Winston cant escape the fact that Big Brother is always watching...A startling and haunting vision of the world, 1984 is so powerful that it is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the influence of this novel, its hold on the imaginations of multiple generations of readers, or the resiliency of its admonitionsa legacy that seems only to grow with the passage of time.

Winston Smith leva uma vida pacata: trabalha no Ministério da Verdade, alterando publicações a posteriori de forma a refletirem o discurso do Partido. É vigiado 24 horas por dia por câmeras, reforçad

Written more than 70 years ago, 1984 was George Orwells chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever... Nominated as one of Americas best-loved novels by PBSs The Great American Read The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.Winston Smith toes the Party line, rewriting history to satisfy the demands of the Ministry of Truth. With each lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. But as he starts to think for himself, Winston cant escape the fact that Big Brother is always watching...A startling and haunting novel, 1984 creates an imaginary world that is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the novels hold on the imaginations of whole generations, or the power of its admonitionsa power that seems to grow, not lessen, with the passage of time.

Clássico de George Orwell ganha edição especial ilustrada, com nova tradução, numa homenagem às línguas, aos livros e seu processo de produção, a autores e leitores.Esta nova edição da LeYa Brasil co

O GRANDE IRMÃO ESTÁ DE OLHO EM VOCÊ!Publicado pela primeira vez em 1949, apenas um ano antes da morte de seu autor, 1984 tornou-se um clássico moderno que nos alerta que o autoritarismo (não importa

Prefácio de Gonçalo M. Tavares“Orwell e o seu Mil Novecentos e Oitenta e Quatro entraram na casa do cidadão e no mundo dos Estados, e não saíram de lá. Nada é não-político, e foi esta pontaria no dia

A distopia que deu origem a diversos conceitos atuais chega à Penguin-Companhia com texto introdutório de Thomas Pynchon. Winston Smith vive na Faixa Aérea Um (anteriormente conhecida como Grã-Bretan

This carefully crafted ebook: "1984 (Modern Classics Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.1984 is a political and dystopian science-fiction novel set in Airstrip One, a province of the superstate Oceania. It is a mind-numbing world which in a state of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and public manipulation. Dictated by a political system, called Ingsoc, the lives of its people is under the control of privileged elite of the "Inner Party" which persecutes individualism and independent thinking as "thought crime." Due to the novels huge popularity, many of its terms and concepts, such as Big Brother, doublethink, thoughtcrime, Newspeak, Room 101, telescreen, 2 + 2 = 5, and memory hole, have entered into common use since its publication in 1949. It has also popularised the adjective "Orwellian", which describes official deception, secret surveillance, and manipulation of recorded history by a totalitarian or authoritarian state.George Orwell (1903-1950) whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work is marked by lucid prose, awareness of social injustice, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism.

Publicado em 1949, o texto de Orwell nasceu destinado à polêmica. Traduzido em mais de sessenta países, virou minissérie, filmes, quadrinhos, mangás e até uma ópera. Ganhou holofotes em 1999, quando

Texto integral com apêndice "Os princípios da Novilíngua". Nova tradução assinada por Alexandre Barbosa de Souza, ex-editor da Biblioteca Azul, Cosac Naify e Editora 34. Capa e artes dos brindes espe

Publicado em 1949, o texto de Orwell nasceu destinado à polêmica. Traduzido em mais de sessenta países, virou minissérie, filmes, quadrinhos, mangás e até uma ópera. Ganhou holofotes em 1999, quando

George Orwells seminal works, "1984" and "Animal Farm," present a compelling critique of totalitarianism and social injustice. Through stark, dystopian narratives, Orwell employs a blend of satirical allegory and rich imagery to underscore the pernicious effects of oppressive governance. "1984," featuring the chilling figure of Big Brother, unveils a world of surveillance and propaganda, while "Animal Farm" utilizes anthropomorphized animals to allegorically depict the rise and fall of revolutionary ideals. Both texts reflect the authors profound concern for individual freedom and the moral imperative of political accountability, resonating with readers in an era post-World War II when the specter of authoritarianism loomed large. George Orwell, an ardent social commentator and a democratic socialist, draws upon his own experiences in the Spanish Civil War and observations of the USSR to inform his narratives. His works are profoundly influenced by his fierce opposition to fascism and communism, fueled by a desire to expose the societal failures that arise from ideological extremism. Orwells unique backgroundranging from his time as a colonial police officer in Burma to his focus on the plight of the working classimbues his writing with authenticity and urgency. Readers seeking a deeper understanding of political dynamics and the fragility of freedom will find "1984" and "Animal Farm" invaluable. Together, these works challenge us to reflect on our societal structures, urging vigilance against the encroachments of power. Engaging, thought-provoking, and hauntingly relevant, Orwells masterpieces remain essential reading for anyone committed to the principles of liberty and justice.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader erasocial currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different works strengths.- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the authors overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.- Lastly, our handpicked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collections central themes.

1984 is a political and dystopian science-fiction novel set in Airstrip One, a province of the superstate Oceania. It is a mind-numbing world which in a state of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and public manipulation. Dictated by a political system, called Ingsoc, the lives of its people are under the control of privileged elite of the "Inner Party" which persecutes individualism and independent thinking as "thought crime." Due to the novels huge popularity, many of its terms and concepts, such as Big Brother, doublethink, thoughtcrime, Newspeak, Room 101, telescreen, 2 + 2 = 5, and memory hole, have entered into common use since its publication in 1949. It has also popularised the adjective "Orwellian", which describes official deception, secret surveillance, and manipulation of recorded history by a totalitarian or authoritarian state.Animal Farm is an allegorical novel which reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and then on into the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union. Old Major, the old boar on the Manor Farm, summons the animals on the farm together for a meeting, during which he refers to humans as "enemies" and teaches the animals a revolutionary song called "Beasts of England". When Major dies, two young pigs, Snowball and Napoleon, assume command and consider it a duty to prepare for the Rebellion. The animals revolt, driving the drunken, irresponsible farmer Mr Jones, as well as Mrs Jones and the other human caretakers and employees, off the farm, renaming it "Animal Farm". They adopt the Seven Commandments of Animalism, the most important of which is, "All animals are equal".

Cuento satírico de política e historia alternativa. ¿Qué pasó realmente en 1984? ¿Tenía razón George Orwell?

"1984 - the novel marking the end of communism." George Orwells 1984 revolves around Winston Smith, an office worker who performs censorship duties in Oceanias Ministry of Truth as a small cog in the wheel of a monstrous state apparatus. For years, doubts have been gnawing at him about the legitimacy of the system in which even a blink of the eye can cost him his life. The novel begins with the first step towards putting this initially purely intellectual resistance into action: Winston opens a diary. He subsequently falls in love with a young female colleague, and together they begin a love affair that, in the dictatorship that invades every aspect of life, is in itself an act of high treason. Even though they have different views on the society they live in, they are united by the rejection of its narrow moral corset and the desire for individual freedom and, not least, a right to love and feel. While Winston understands HOW the machinery of tyranny works, he does not understand WHY the massive effort of its surveillance and repressive apparatus is undertaken. When they decide to seek contact with the underground opposition and eventually end up in the hands of the repression apparatus of the state, Winston learns the true background of Oceanias society. Until his death, George Orwell was a convinced socialist - all the greater was the effect his work, published in 1949, had on the political left of the time. On the political left, the Soviet Union was seen as the realisation of Marxs ideas, the workers paradise that would free the enslaved masses from their shackles. Orwell was one of the few leftists of his time who dared to shake this narrative. Under the impression of the undeniable terror of Stalinist rule and its cynical, opportunistic cooperation with fascist and capitalist foreign countries, he criticised the hypocrisy and inhumanities of the real communism with Animal Farm and 1984. George Orwell - Animal Farm Animal Farm is a dystopian fable by George Orwell, published in 1945, about the uprising of the animals of an English farm against the rule of their human owner, who neglects and exploits them. After initial successes and incipient prosperity, the pigs increasingly take over and eventually establish a tyranny worse than the one the animals tried to shake off. While the majority of the political left of the 1940s still regarded the Soviet Union as the realisation of Karl Marxs ideas, George Orwells bestseller breaks with this view by very humorously depicting the development of Russia or the Soviet Union from the late reign of Tsar Nicholas II to post-war Stalinism in the form of this modern fable.

((Vorschau))London, 1984. Winston Smith arbeitet fur den Uberwachungsstaat von Oceania und er hat es satt, standig die Wahrheit zu verdrehen. Als er sich in seine Kollegin Julia verliebt und sie von der Widerstandsbewegung erfahren, wollen sie die Partei gemeinsam sturzen. Doch eine Katastrophe bahnt sich an.1984, einer der prophetischen Romane des 20. Jahrhunderts, pragt unsere Vorstellung von Uberwachung und Unterdruckung bis heute.((ONIX))London, 1984. Winston Smith no longer wants to rewrite history to serve the surveillance state of Oceania. When he falls in love with his colleague Julia, they make contact with an underground organisation and want to put an end to the rigid rule of the Party, as the disaster takes its course.Often regarded as one of the most prophetic novels of the 20th century, 1984 still shapes our thinking about surveillance and oppression.

Um livro para não esquecer. Um livro para despertar mentes. Uma sociedade hedionda, repugnante, desumana.1984 : NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR oferece hoje uma descrição quase realista do vastíssimo sistema de

Una historia de amor en un universo orwelliano dominado por el fanatismo de las sectas, el maltrato y la corrupción.En japonés, la letra q y el número 9 son homófonos, los dos se pronuncian kyū, de m

INTRODUÇÃO Dizem que a primeira vez, nunca se esquece. Eu acredito que depende sobre que primeira vez estamos falando? Bem! Este livro nos fala de várias primeiras vezes, Ou seja, primeira vez para v