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Author: George Orwell
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9780141036144
Language: English
Publish Date: 27/08/2024
Audiobook length: 31 min
1984 Summary Audiobook
Chapter 1Overview 
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Chapter 2Plot Summary – A “future world” under authoritarian control 
Chapter 3Orwell’s path to anti-authoritarianism
Chapter 4Exploring 1984 from a literary point of view
Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to 1984
1984 is a science-fiction novel delivering an outstanding political allegory. It portrays life in an authoritarian society, counselling us to avoid allowing a similar dark scenario from becoming a reality. The novel’s popularity has grown steadily in the decades since it was first published. It has become one of the most influential classics in the literature of the 20th century.
Key Insights from1984
- 1. Totalitarian Control: "1984" illustrates the extent to which a totalitarian regime can manipulate reality through language and surveillance. The concept of "Newspeak" demonstrates how controlling language limits thought and individual freedom.
- 2. Psychological Manipulation: The Party's use of propaganda and psychological manipulation, exemplified by the slogan "War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength," reveals how truth can be distorted to maintain authority. This underscores the fragility of objective reality in the hands of powerful forces.
- 3. Loss of Individualism: The novel showcases the struggle for individuality in a society that prioritizes conformity and loyalty to the Party. Characters like Winston Smith illustrate the dangers of losing personal identity and authentic relationships in a dehumanizing, oppressive regime.
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