Last year, the Book Club read 1984 by George Orwell!
Summary adapted from the Penguin Random House print of 1984: The scene is London, where there has been no new housing since 1950 and where the citywide slums are called Victory Mansions. Science has abandoned Man for the State. As every citizen knows only too well, war is peace. To Winston Smith, a young man who works in the Ministry of Truth (Minitru for short), come two people who transform his life completely. One is Julia, whom he meets after she hands him a slip reading, “I love you.” The other is O’Brien, who tells him, “We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness.” The way in which Winston is betrayed by the one and, against his own instincts, ultimately betrays the other, makes a story of mounting drama and suspense. Who was George Orwell? George Orwell was an English writer, born in 1903, in Motihari India. However, he spent most of his childhood and adult life living in England, where he worked as both a novelist and a journalist. Besides 1984, he is best known as the author of Animal Farm. Orwell’s work is typically infused with his endorsement of democratic socialism, and a critical eye on society. His work is still highly influential today, as the messages of his writings remain timeless and current. There are numerous phrases in modern vernacular that are coined from his work, such as the widely used term “big brother,” which originated from his book, 1984. If you have any questions, or would like to join, please reach out to Martha Savage ([email protected])! |