1984

"1984" — a dystopian novel written by George Orwell, which depicts a totalitarian future where the state completely controls all aspects of people's lives. The action takes place in the fictional country of Oceania, where the ruling party led by... Big Brother employs brutal methods to suppress freedom, constant surveillance, and control over the consciousness of citizens. The main character, Winston Smith, works in the Ministry of Truth, where his duty is to distort historical facts according to the party's propaganda. However, Winston begins to doubt the ideology and order in which he lives, and tries to rebel against the system. The novel explores themes of totalitarianism, propaganda, mind control, manipulation of history and language, and the loss of individual freedom. "1984" warns about the dangers of authoritarian regimes and shows how power can destroy not only freedom of action but also people's ability to think independently. The text of the novel is adapted to A2 level and is accompanied by a glossary. The book also includes exercises to check knowledge and understanding of the reading.