The 1949 New York Times review of "1984" appears here in its entirety. The essay is fascinating for its window on the acceptance of the book by Orwell's contemporaries.

"Nineteen-Eighty-Four" is a novel published by George Orwell in 1949. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and teacher resources.

Explore the ways in which 20th-century writers imagined the future, investigated the present, and prepared for the unknown.

Explore key literary works of the early 20th- century with these articles.

Find out how war and conflict shaped literature throughout the 20th century.