Nineteen Eighty-four

Winston Smith lives in a world that controls every action and thought of its citizens through the all-seeing eye of Big Brother. Outwardly he seems to be an obedient citizen, yet inwardly he rebels against the system. In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love affair with his fellow worker Julia, but soon discovers that the price of freedom is betrayal. . .

This special student edition of George Orwell's timeless dystopia is specifically designed for readers who are studying the text in detail, featuring:

• Extra-wide margins to leave space for notes
• An introduction and notes by Orwell expert Ronald Carter
• Character sketches
• Chapter summaries
• A chronology
• Language notes
• A selection of questions and topics for discussion and analysis