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- Condition
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- ISBN
- 9780385544054
- Book Title
- Ministry of Truth : the Biography of George Orwell's 1984
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.3 in
- Genre
- Literary Criticism, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Modern / 20th Century, Literary, North America, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- Item Weight
- 23.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 368 Pages
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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385544057
ISBN-13
9780385544054
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12038282360
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ministry of Truth : the Biography of George Orwell's 1984
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Modern / 20th Century, Literary, North America, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
23.8 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-937137
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Longlisted for Britian''s BALLIE GIFFORD PRIZE "A rich and compelling case for the novel as the summation of Orwell''s entire body of work and a master key to understanding the modern world. . . Lynskey''s account of the reach of 1984 is revelatory." --George Packer, The Atlantic "Wide-ranging and sharply written. . .Lynskey is surely right. . . to note that the meaning of Orwell''s novel has shifted over the decades along with the preoccupations of its readers; and that in our low, dishonest moment, it is ''most of all a defense of truth.''" -- The New York Times Book Review " Dorian Lynskey''s The Ministry of Truth manages, against all odds, to find many original points to make about the dystopian classic." -- New Statesman "Arresting. . . [The Ministry of Truth] joins the dots between the age of fake news and Orwell''s work." --The Economist "Thoroughly researched and wear[s] its scholarship lightly. . .Cheeringly downbeat. . .This astute study locates the origins of the novel and its life within pop culture." --The Guardian "Dorian Lynskey''s book amounts to a comprehensive survey of the history of utopia and dystopia, centering on Orwell''s immensely influential novel, and it is full of connections that make the reader''s mind spin off in all directions and search the bookshelves and the internet. . .This thought-provoking book explores the many possibilities of what [Orwell] may have meant by ''it.''" --The Times Literary Supplement "Perhaps the best book of its kind that I''ve ever read. The portrait it provides of Orwell is sharp, nuanced, and moving, and its capsule histories of the major and minor planets in orbit around 1984 are surprising and deeply informative. Above all, it''s just flat out fun to read. With The Ministry of Truth , Dorian Lynskey has done anyone who loves literature a great service." --Tom Bissell , author of Apostle and co-author of The Disaster Artist "Gaslighting, doublespeak, the horror of a crowd of human ''gramophones...playing the same tune'' at frenzied rallies where mob and demagogue crescendo together in an orgasm of hate: Orwell saw our future and sent us a time capsule to be opened in case of emergency. That moment is now. Briskly written and brilliantly argued, The Ministry of Truth delves deep into the cultural impact--and terrifying relevance--of a book that, 70 years on, still delivers the jolt of a torturer''s electrodes." --Mark Dery , author of Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey "A deeply researched and highly readable intellectual history, providing a wealth of information and anecdotes about Orwell''s life and work. Lynskey skillfully weaves together literary and political histories to create a rich tapestry, full of context, color and insight into one of the most important books of the last century--and thus far, this century as well. The Ministry of Truth is an illuminating and entertaining companion to 1984 , a novel whose relevance and necessity are more evident than ever, at a time when the very concept of objective reality is under attack." --Charles Yu , author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "Fascinating. . .Freshly and powerfully argued. . .Richly informative. . .If you have even the slightest interest in Orwell or the development of our culture, you should not miss this engrossing, enlivening book." --The Times (London) "[A] vibrant, spirited story of a man and his book. . .Lynskey does a superb job analyzing the young Orwell''s political beliefs, his hatred of fascism, and his ''vision of common sense radicalism''. . .[A] fascinating literary history." --Kirkus Reviews, "Perhaps the best book of its kind that I've ever read. The portrait it provides of Orwell is sharp, nuanced, and moving, and its capsule histories of the major and minor planets in orbit around 1984 are surprising and deeply informative. Above all, it's just flat out fun to read. With The Ministry of Truth , Dorian Lynskey has done anyone who loves literature a great service." -- Tom Bissell , author of Apostle and co-author of The Disaster Artist "Gaslighting, doublespeak, the horror of a crowd of human "gramophones...playing the same tune" at frenzied rallies where mob and demagogue crescendo together in an orgasm of hate: Orwell saw our future and sent us a time capsule to be opened in case of emergency. That moment is now. Briskly written and brilliantly argued, The Ministry of Truth delves deep into the cultural impact--and terrifying relevance--of a book that, 70 years on, still delivers the jolt of a torturer's electrodes." -- Mark Dery , author of Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey and I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts: Drive-by Essays on American Dread, American Dreams "[A] vibrant, spirited story of a man and his book. . .Lynskey does a superb job analyzing the young Orwell's political beliefs, his hatred for fascism, and his 'vision of common-sense radicalism'. . .[A] fascinating literary history." -- Kirkus Reviews, "A rich and compelling case for the novel as the summation of Orwell's entire body of work and a master key to understanding the modern world... Lynskey's account of the reach of 1984 is revelatory." --George Packer, The Atlantic "Wide-ranging and sharply written. . .Lynskey is surely right. . . to note that the meaning of Orwell's novel has shifted over the decades along with the preoccupations of its readers; and that in our low, dishonest moment, it is most of all a defense of truth.' " --Lev Mendes, The New York Times Book Review "Arresting. . . [The Ministry of Truth] joins the dots between the age of fake news and Orwell's work." --The Economist "Thoroughly researched and wear[s] its scholarship lightly. . .Cheeringly downbeat. . .This astute study locates the origins of the novel and its life within pop culture." --The Guardian "Dorian Lynskey's book amounts to a comprehensive survey of the history of utopia and dystopia, centering on Orwell's immensely influential novel, and it is full of connections that make the reader's mind spin off in all directions and search the bookshelves and the internet. . .This thought-provoking book explores the many possibilities of what [Orwell] may have meant by 'it.'" --The Times Literary Supplement "Perhaps the best book of its kind that I've ever read. The portrait it provides of Orwell is sharp, nuanced, and moving, and its capsule histories of the major and minor planets in orbit around 1984 are surprising and deeply informative. Above all, it's just flat out fun to read. With The Ministry of Truth , Dorian Lynskey has done anyone who loves literature a great service." --Tom Bissell , author of Apostle and co-author of The Disaster Artist "Gaslighting, doublespeak, the horror of a crowd of human 'gramophones...playing the same tune' at frenzied rallies where mob and demagogue crescendo together in an orgasm of hate: Orwell saw our future and sent us a time capsule to be opened in case of emergency. That moment is now. Briskly written and brilliantly argued, The Ministry of Truth delves deep into the cultural impact--and terrifying relevance--of a book that, 70 years on, still delivers the jolt of a torturer's electrodes." --Mark Dery , author of Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey "A deeply researched and highly readable intellectual history, providing a wealth of information and anecdotes about Orwell's life and work. Lynskey skillfully weaves together literary and political histories to create a rich tapestry, full of context, color and insight into one of the most important books of the last century--and thus far, this century as well. The Ministry of Truth is an illuminating and entertaining companion to 1984 , a novel whose relevance and necessity are more evident than ever, at a time when the very concept of objective reality is under attack." --Charles Yu , author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "Fascinating. . .Freshly and powerfully argued. . .Richly informative. . .If you have even the slightest interest in Orwell or the development of our culture, you should not miss this engrossing, enlivening book." --The Times (London) "[A] vibrant, spirited story of a man and his book. . .Lynskey does a superb job analyzing the young Orwell's political beliefs, his hatred of fascism, and his 'vision of common sense radicalism'. . .[A] fascinating literary history." --Kirkus Reviews, "Perhaps the best book of its kind that I've ever read. The portrait it provides of Orwell is sharp, nuanced, and moving, and its capsule histories of the major and minor planets in orbit around 1984 are surprising and deeply informative. Above all, it's just flat out fun to read. With The Ministry of Truth , Dorian Lynskey has done anyone who loves literature a great service." --Tom Bissell , author of Apostle and co-author of The Disaster Artist "Gaslighting, doublespeak, the horror of a crowd of human 'gramophones...playing the same tune' at frenzied rallies where mob and demagogue crescendo together in an orgasm of hate: Orwell saw our future and sent us a time capsule to be opened in case of emergency. That moment is now. Briskly written and brilliantly argued, The Ministry of Truth delves deep into the cultural impact--and terrifying relevance--of a book that, 70 years on, still delivers the jolt of a torturer's electrodes." --Mark Dery , author of Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey "A deeply researched and highly readable intellectual history, providing a wealth of information and anecdotes about Orwell's life and work. Lynskey skillfully weaves together literary and political histories to create a rich tapestry, full of context, color and insight into one of the most important books of the last century--and thus far, this century as well. The Ministry of Truth is an illuminating and entertaining companion to 1984 , a novel whose relevance and necessity are more evident than ever, at a time when the very concept of objective reality is under attack." --Charles Yu , author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "[A] vibrant, spirited story of a man and his book. . .Lynskey does a superb job analyzing the young Orwell's political beliefs, his hatred of fascism, and his 'vision of common sense radicalism'. . .[A] fascinating literary history." -- Kirkus Reviews, "A rich and compelling case for the novel as the summation of Orwell's entire body of work and a master key to understanding the modern world... Lynskey's account of the reach of 1984 is revelatory." --George Packer, The Atlantic "Wide-ranging and sharply written. . .Lynskey is surely right. . . to note that the meaning of Orwell's novel has shifted over the decades along with the preoccupations of its readers; and that in our low, dishonest moment, it is most of all a defense of truth.' " --Lev Mendes, The New York Times Book Review "Arresting. . . [The Ministry of Truth] joins the dots between the age of fake news and Orwell's work." --The Economist "Thoroughly researched and wear[s] its scholarship lightly. . .Cheeringly downbeat. . .This astute study locates the origins of the novel and its life within pop culture." --The Guardian "Perhaps the best book of its kind that I've ever read. The portrait it provides of Orwell is sharp, nuanced, and moving, and its capsule histories of the major and minor planets in orbit around 1984 are surprising and deeply informative. Above all, it's just flat out fun to read. With The Ministry of Truth , Dorian Lynskey has done anyone who loves literature a great service." --Tom Bissell , author of Apostle and co-author of The Disaster Artist "Gaslighting, doublespeak, the horror of a crowd of human 'gramophones...playing the same tune' at frenzied rallies where mob and demagogue crescendo together in an orgasm of hate: Orwell saw our future and sent us a time capsule to be opened in case of emergency. That moment is now. Briskly written and brilliantly argued, The Ministry of Truth delves deep into the cultural impact--and terrifying relevance--of a book that, 70 years on, still delivers the jolt of a torturer's electrodes." --Mark Dery , author of Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey "A deeply researched and highly readable intellectual history, providing a wealth of information and anecdotes about Orwell's life and work. Lynskey skillfully weaves together literary and political histories to create a rich tapestry, full of context, color and insight into one of the most important books of the last century--and thus far, this century as well. The Ministry of Truth is an illuminating and entertaining companion to 1984 , a novel whose relevance and necessity are more evident than ever, at a time when the very concept of objective reality is under attack." --Charles Yu , author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "Fascinating. . .Freshly and powerfully argued. . .Richly informative. . .If you have even the slightest interest in Orwell or the development of our culture, you should not miss this engrossing, enlivening book." --The Times (London) "[A] vibrant, spirited story of a man and his book. . .Lynskey does a superb job analyzing the young Orwell's political beliefs, his hatred of fascism, and his 'vision of common sense radicalism'. . .[A] fascinating literary history." --Kirkus Reviews, "Arresting. . . [The Ministry of Truth] joins the dots between the age of fake news and Orwell's work." -- The Economist "Thoroughly researched and wear[s] its scholarship lightly. . .Cheeringly downbeat. . .This astute study locates the origins of the novel and its life within pop culture." --The Guardian "Perhaps the best book of its kind that I've ever read. The portrait it provides of Orwell is sharp, nuanced, and moving, and its capsule histories of the major and minor planets in orbit around 1984 are surprising and deeply informative. Above all, it's just flat out fun to read. With The Ministry of Truth , Dorian Lynskey has done anyone who loves literature a great service." --Tom Bissell , author of Apostle and co-author of The Disaster Artist "Gaslighting, doublespeak, the horror of a crowd of human 'gramophones...playing the same tune' at frenzied rallies where mob and demagogue crescendo together in an orgasm of hate: Orwell saw our future and sent us a time capsule to be opened in case of emergency. That moment is now. Briskly written and brilliantly argued, The Ministry of Truth delves deep into the cultural impact--and terrifying relevance--of a book that, 70 years on, still delivers the jolt of a torturer's electrodes." --Mark Dery , author of Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey "A deeply researched and highly readable intellectual history, providing a wealth of information and anecdotes about Orwell's life and work. Lynskey skillfully weaves together literary and political histories to create a rich tapestry, full of context, color and insight into one of the most important books of the last century--and thus far, this century as well. The Ministry of Truth is an illuminating and entertaining companion to 1984 , a novel whose relevance and necessity are more evident than ever, at a time when the very concept of objective reality is under attack." --Charles Yu , author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "Fascinating. . .Freshly and powerfully argued. . .Richly informative. . .If you have even the slightest interest in Orwell or the development of our culture, you should not miss this engrossing, enlivening book." -- The Times (London) "[A] vibrant, spirited story of a man and his book. . .Lynskey does a superb job analyzing the young Orwell's political beliefs, his hatred of fascism, and his 'vision of common sense radicalism'. . .[A] fascinating literary history." -- Kirkus Reviews "Entertaining. . .intriguing. . .intense." -- Publishers Weekly, "Wide-ranging and sharply written. . .Lynskey is surely right. . . to note that the meaning of Orwell's novel has shifted over the decades along with the preoccupations of its readers; and that in our low, dishonest moment, it is 'most of all a defense of truth.' " --The New York Times Book Review "Arresting. . . [The Ministry of Truth] joins the dots between the age of fake news and Orwell's work." --The Economist "Thoroughly researched and wear[s] its scholarship lightly. . .Cheeringly downbeat. . .This astute study locates the origins of the novel and its life within pop culture." --The Guardian "Perhaps the best book of its kind that I've ever read. The portrait it provides of Orwell is sharp, nuanced, and moving, and its capsule histories of the major and minor planets in orbit around 1984 are surprising and deeply informative. Above all, it's just flat out fun to read. With The Ministry of Truth , Dorian Lynskey has done anyone who loves literature a great service." --Tom Bissell , author of Apostle and co-author of The Disaster Artist "Gaslighting, doublespeak, the horror of a crowd of human 'gramophones...playing the same tune' at frenzied rallies where mob and demagogue crescendo together in an orgasm of hate: Orwell saw our future and sent us a time capsule to be opened in case of emergency. That moment is now. Briskly written and brilliantly argued, The Ministry of Truth delves deep into the cultural impact--and terrifying relevance--of a book that, 70 years on, still delivers the jolt of a torturer's electrodes." --Mark Dery , author of Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey "A deeply researched and highly readable intellectual history, providing a wealth of information and anecdotes about Orwell's life and work. Lynskey skillfully weaves together literary and political histories to create a rich tapestry, full of context, color and insight into one of the most important books of the last century--and thus far, this century as well. The Ministry of Truth is an illuminating and entertaining companion to 1984 , a novel whose relevance and necessity are more evident than ever, at a time when the very concept of objective reality is under attack." --Charles Yu , author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "Fascinating. . .Freshly and powerfully argued. . .Richly informative. . .If you have even the slightest interest in Orwell or the development of our culture, you should not miss this engrossing, enlivening book." --The Times (London) "[A] vibrant, spirited story of a man and his book. . .Lynskey does a superb job analyzing the young Orwell's political beliefs, his hatred of fascism, and his 'vision of common sense radicalism'. . .[A] fascinating literary history." --Kirkus Reviews
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"Rich and compelling. . .Lynskey's account of the reach of 1984 is revelatory." --George Packer, The Atlantic An authoritative, wide-ranging, and incredibly timely history of 1984 --its literary sources, its composition by Orwell, its deep and lasting effect on the Cold War, and its vast influence throughout world culture at every level, from high to pop. 1984 isn't just a novel; it's a key to understanding the modern world. George Orwell's final work is a treasure chest of ideas and memes--Big Brother, the Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, 2+2=5--that gain potency with every year. Particularly in 2016, when the election of Donald Trump made it a bestseller ("Ministry of Alternative Facts," anyone?). Its influence has morphed endlessly into novels ( The Handmaid's Tale ), films ( Brazil ), television shows ( V for Vendetta ), rock albums ( Diamond Dogs ), commercials (Apple), even reality TV ( Big Brother ). The Ministry of Truth is the first book that fully examines the epochal and cultural event that is 1984 in all its aspects: its roots in the utopian and dystopian literature that preceded it; the personal experiences in wartime Great Britain that Orwell drew on as he struggled to finish his masterpiece in his dying days; and the political and cultural phenomena that the novel ignited at once upon publication and that far from subsiding, have only grown over the decades. It explains how fiction history informs fiction and how fiction explains history., Rich and compelling. . .Lynskey's account of the reach of 1984 is revelatory." --George Packer, The Atlantic An authoritative, wide-ranging, and incredibly timely history of 1984 --its literary sources, its composition by Orwell, its deep and lasting effect on the Cold War, and its vast influence throughout world culture at every level, from high to pop. 1984 isn't just a novel; it's a key to understanding the modern world. George Orwell's final work is a treasure chest of ideas and memes--Big Brother, the Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, 2+2=5--that gain potency with every year. Particularly in 2016, when the election of Donald Trump made it a bestseller (Ministry of Alternative Facts, anyone?). Its influence has morphed endlessly into novels ( The Handmaid's Tale ), films ( Brazil ), television shows ( V for Vendetta ), rock albums ( Diamond Dogs ), commercials (Apple), even reality TV ( Big Brother ). The Ministry of Truth is the first book that fully examines the epochal and cultural event that is 1984 in all its aspects: its roots in the utopian and dystopian literature that preceded it; the personal experiences in wartime Great Britain that Orwell drew on as he struggled to finish his masterpiece in his dying days; and the political and cultural phenomena that the novel ignited at once upon publication and that far from subsiding, have only grown over the decades. It explains how fiction history informs fiction and how fiction explains history.
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- 1***l (238)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was shipped insanely fast! It was also packaged nicely too, especially in brown wrapping paper to ensure it doesn't arrive with the dings of shipping. It also came exactly as it was shown in the pictures. As a sucker for Penguin Classics books, this was a good find for a good price. Good seller!
- 1***5 (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was fantastic. shipped immediately after my order. and although it was a purchase of two books and not fragile, the seller wrapped the books in paper and in bubble wrap. excellent seller. highly recommend and i will do business again with them! items were exactly as described.
- j***l (17)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook was new as promised and in new condition. A good value for the price. It arrived in perfect condition without stickers or any bumps to corners. Book shipped quickly and came in padded envelope wrapped in paper (may I suggest you consider wrapping books in plastic to avoid rain damage?) and had no damage.