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Name: 1985
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Author: Anthony Burgess

📘 1985 by Anthony Burgess

Published in 1978, Anthony Burgess’s 1985 is a satirical and dystopian narrative that dissects and expands upon themes first explored in Orwell’s 1984. Through a grim, humor‑laden portrayal of a future regime, Burgess delivers a powerful critique of totalitarian control, language manipulation, and social conformity. The novel’s unsettling tone and incisive commentary continue to resonate, positioning it alongside Burgess’s earlier works such as A Clockwork Orange for its memorable and provocative perspective.

First publish date: 1978

Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Dystopian Fiction

Authors: Anthony Burgess

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