It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
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George Orwell's dystopian novel (1949) exploring totalitarianism and control. Its themes of resistance and truth-seeking inspire readers to question authority and defend personal freedom.
Who controls the past controls the future.
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