1984 (Biblioteca Juvenil) (Spanish Edition) [Paperback]

George Orwell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Biblioteca Juvenil | Publication Date: August 15, 2002

En esta novela encontramos al lider unico cuya presencia es ante todo una abstraccion, la negacion del individuo, la sustraccion de la informacion: el Gran Hermano. Es, al mismo tiempo, una advertencia y un deseo. El autor ha construido una metafora del imaginario social del siglo XX, al describir un pais carcelario, vigilado por un lugar desde donde se ve a el y a todos.

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About the Author

George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair) (India, 1903-1950).

Product Details

• Paperback: 301 pages
• Publisher: Editorial Lectorum; Primera edicion edition (August 15, 2002)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 9685270880
• ISBN-13: 978-9685270885
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is Awesome!, May 27, 2004

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Alex (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1984 (Paperback)

In a time when the government has enough power to control the past, present and future, in a time where you don't even have the right to think freely, in a time when the government can see and hear your every move, how can you fight to free yourself? 1984 by George Orwell is a classic novel which describes the journey of one person and his struggle to gain freedom of body and mind. Winston, a middle aged man lives as most others do, controlled by the supreme leader known as "Big Brother" and the political party supporting him. The party is powerful enough to control the past and therefore shape and create the future. As a lower level employee for the Ministry of Truth, (one of three regions in the party) Winston is required to rewrite articles and printings which contradict any declarations made by the party. While he knows that he is indeed rewriting the past, he is only slowly coming to the realization that the party and "Big Brother" are merely seeking power and supremacy.

This is an amazing story which kept me hooked right from the beginning. Orwell has seen into the future of our society and shown us what our world could be like when a government has too much power. You are able to jump into Winston's mind and begin to feel the same hatred and resentment towards Big Brother as he does. I definitely recommend this book to those who enjoy a crazy story with many ups and downs that literally keeps you guessing until the last sentence. Remember, Big Brother is watching you!

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, December 17, 1998

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This review is from: 1984 (Spanish Language Edition) (Paperback)

I highly recommend 1984, by George Orwell, in any edition or translation you choose, because I feel he was so very prophetic about the times in which we live. This book does not describe what COULD happen - it describes what HAS happened, at least, in some cases and to a certain percentage of the public. The information elite today, increasingly, is using cameras to monitor people - including, with those they target - in ALL areas of their lives. Likewise, people are alienated and rendered voiceless by this faceless elite who churns out lies and brainwashing (in my opinion) to keep them distracted and neutered. Authors names ARE being changed, gifts ARE stolen, composite characters ARE created, triple speak IS practiced, coverups ARE participated in. I know these things are true because I have seen and experienced them, as I am sure we all have, on a sliding scale. Likewise, society is dividing, more and more, into classes - those with insider information and privileges, and the masses who have "freedom" but cannot use it, and live like animals. I see this everyday. The "threat" is the hero of 1984, who dares to FEEL, speak the truth, try to escape conditioning. The villain is the machinery of the system, both in 1984 and today. A very good book on this subject (nonfiction) is Friendly Fascism by Betram Gross - written ten years ago, and, in my opinion, an understatement of what is occurring, but nonetheless brilliant and illuminating.

5.0 out of 5 stars A true prophecy and warning, April 26, 1998

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This review is from: 1984 (Spanish Language Edition) (Paperback)

This was a great book. I thought every scene was true and had actually happened, even though it was about how the government can control a person or people. George Orwell sounded like a true Prophet as I read this book.