Alex Jones 2025-Jul-16 Wednesday

This collection includes several of Robert E. Howard's stories about Conan the Barbarian, a fictional sword and sorcery hero. The stories were originally published in pulp magazines, particularly in *Weird Tales*, starting in December 1932. Conan, a Cimmerian warrior, is known for his bravery, chivalry, and straightforward code of conduct. The stories are set in the fictional Hyborian Age, a world created by Howard, and feature Conan's adventures as a warrior, pirate, and king.

Published in 1949, '1984' is a cautionary tale by George Orwell that explores the dangers of totalitarianism. The novel is set in a dystopian future where the world is divided into three super-states, with the protagonist Winston Smith living in Oceania, ruled by the mysterious and omnipotent leader Big Brother. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where he rewrites historical records to conform to the Party's ever-changing narrative. He begins an illicit love affair with Julia and starts to rebel against the Party, but they are eventually caught and subjected to brutal torture and indoctrination. The novel highlights themes of government surveillance, manipulation of language and history, and the suppression of individual freedom and independent thought.