Pretty Things

Book • 1989
The novel introduces concepts like 'doublethink' and 'Newspeak', which illustrate how language can be used to limit and shape thought.

Winston Smith, the protagonist, works at the Ministry of Truth, altering historical records to fit the Party's narrative.

His forbidden love affair with Julia and their attempt to join a resistance movement form the core of the plot.

The book's exploration of surveillance, propaganda, and the malleability of truth continues to resonate with readers and influence discussions about privacy and government power.

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