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📚 Book Briefs: A Summary of 1984

Orwell's Dystopian Vision: A Summary of 1984 George Orwell's "1984" is a prophetic novel set in a dystopian future where totalitarian rule has gripped the world. Published in 1949, it presents a chilling depiction of life under constant surveillance, where independent thought is suppressed under the iron fist of the Party led by Big Brother. In the superstate of Oceania, the protagonist, Winston Smith, lives in what was once known as Great Britain, now a province called Airstrip One. 🏙️👁️ Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where his job is to rewrite historical records, aligning the past with the Party’s ever-changing present narrative. Despite his role, Winston harbors thoughts of rebellion against the Party and begins keeping a diary of his true feelings, a thoughtcrime punishable by death. As Winston becomes increasingly disillusioned with his existence under the Party's omnipresent watch, he meets Julia, a co-worker who shares his sentiments of rebellio