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Bold book cover of "1984" by George Orwell, featuring large, colorful 3D text in orange and blue on a plain beige background with a green border.
1984
Added May 10, 2026

Publication Details

Type: Book
Published: 1948

Reading Details

Highlights

First Paragraph:

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of victory Mansions, though not quickly enough to prevent a swirl of gritty dust from entering along with him.