Nineteen Eighty-Four at 70.

The article argues that the dystopian novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four," by George Orwell which is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its publication, needs a more scholarly introduction than it has previously received from any of its publishers. Topics covered include assumption of the numerous English...

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Publicado en:Modern Age Vol. 61; no. 2; pp. 24 - 31
Autor principal: Rodden, John
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Intercollegiate Studies Institute Spring2019
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Sumario:The article argues that the dystopian novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four," by George Orwell which is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its publication, needs a more scholarly introduction than it has previously received from any of its publishers. Topics covered include assumption of the numerous English-language editions that the novel does not need a preface or an introduction, features of the edition edited by Irving Howe and published in 1963 and proposals for a new edition of the book.