The Ministry of Truth: The Biography of George Orwell's 1984

by Dorian Lynskey

Book Overview

Rich and compelling. . .Lynskey's account of the reach of 1984 is revelatory."
--George Packer, The Atlantic

An authoritative, wide-ranging, and incredibly timely history of 1984--its literary sources, its composition by Orwell, its deep and lasting effect on the Cold War, and its vast influence throughout world culture at every level, from high to pop.

1984 isn't just a novel; it's a key to understanding...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385544057
• ISBN13: 9780385544054
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.4"