"Examines the epochal and cultural event that is 1984 in all its aspects: its roots in the utopian and dystopian literature that preceded it; the personal experiences in wartime Great Britain that Orwell drew on as he struggled to finish his masterpiece in his dying days; and the political and cultural phenomena that the novel ignited at once upon publication and that far from subsiding, have only grown over the decades. It explains how fiction history informs fiction and how fiction explains history"--Amazon.
Provides background on the life of English novelist George Orwell and his influences, features eleven articles that explore the abuse of power in his novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four, " and examines issues of the abuse of power in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
"... a dual biography of Winston Churchill and George Orwell, with a focus on the pivotal years from the mid-1930s through the 1940s, when their farsighted vision and inspired action in the face of the threat of fascism and communism helped preserve democracy for the world."--Provided by publisher.
Includes a brief biography of George Orwell, thematic and structural analysis of Nineteen eighty-four, critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"As a young man, Eric Blair, better known as George Orwell, traveled to Spain to fight in that country's civil war. Although he was a British citizen, he felt the need to fight for the rights of the oppressed in that country. As the writer of the classics Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, Orwell used his pen to comment on power and corruption in government and how they affect society. This text takes an in-depth look at Orwell's novels and essays inthe context of his own fascinating life and times. It analyzes his style, themes, and use of language, while also asking readers to consider how this prescient author and his works are still relevant in today's world."--Amazon.com.
Includes a brief biography of George Orwell, thematic and structural analysis of Nineteen eighty-four, critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.
Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of George Orwell's "1984", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.
Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of George Orwell's "Animal Farm", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.
