Product Description
The Neap smartstudy English text guide to Nineteen Eighty-Four is an essential accompaniment to George Orwell’s classic dystopia. In a nightmarish world of totalitarianism and conformity, dominated by the all-powerful Big Brother, Winston Smith searches for personal freedom and human connection. One of the twentieth century’s most important books, Nineteen Eighty-Four is more relevant than ever, as it reminds us of humanity’s enduring battle to overcome tyranny and secure liberty for all.
Key features:
- notes about the author/director/poet/playwright
- an overview of the historical and cultural context
- chapter/scene/story summaries
- character profiles
- analysis of themes and genres
- critical perspectives of the text
- key quotations
- focus questions in each section
- marginal notes explaining key passages, ideas, terms and characters
- a guide to planning and writing an essay
- sample essays with annotations
- further exam-style essay questions
- a bibliography and further reading section
