Winston Smith lives in a world that controls every action and thought of its citizens through the all-seeing eye of Big Brother. Outwardly he seems to be an obedient citizen, yet inwardly he rebels against the system. In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love affair with his fellow worker Julia, but soon discovers that the price of freedom is betrayal…

This special student edition of George Orwell’s timeless dystopia is specifically designed for readers who are studying the text in detail, featuring:

• Extra-wide margins to leave space for notes


• An introduction and notes by Orwell expert Ronald Carter


• Character sketches


• Chapter summaries


• A chronology


• Language notes


• A selection of questions and topics for discussion and analysis