Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) - E-book - ePub

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Winston Smith rewrites history for the Ministry of Truth. Big Brother and the Thought Police watch everyone for signs of thoughtcrime. But Winston can remember life before the Party, and he questions the world he lives in. He starts to take risks, and then he falls in love with Julia, in a world where love is against the rules. Visit the Penguin Readers websiteRegister to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys.
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