1984 by George Orwell - summary
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The Genesis and Presentation of the Political Message in Orwell’s Novel Nineteen Eighty-four
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1984 vs. Brave New World
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An Analysis of the Origins and Politics in Ninteen Eighty-four
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1984 Summary
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Compare and contrast the presentation of what you consider to be the author's themes in '1984' and 'Brave New World'.
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