The 'Reign of Brainwash: Dystopia Box Set' serves as a monumental collection that explores the grim intricacies of dystopian societies through a tapestry of literary styles. Spanning from the intricate allegories of Jonathan Swift to the dark, foreboding narratives of George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, this anthology encapsulates a wide array of responses to authoritarianism and systemic control. Highlighting the evolution of dystopian literature, the collection includes seminal works that have shaped the genre, offering readers a comprehensive view of the thematic and stylistic shifts over time. Each piece serves as a poignant critique of the societal flaws perceived by its author, making the collection a significant chronicle of literary and social thought. The contributing authors, hailing from diverse temporal and cultural backgrounds, bring a rich array of perspectives to this anthology. Figures like H.G. Wells and Mary Shelley offer early glimpses into futuristic societies, while contemporaries like C.S. Lewis and Yevgeny Zamyatin delve into the psychological and existential nuances of individual versus state. The inclusion of lesser-known writers such as Owen Gregory and Stanley G. Weinbaum enriches the collection, underscoring the depth and variety of dystopian visions and their relevance to various cultural and historical contexts. The 'Reign of Brainwash: Dystopia Box Set' is an exemplary resource for those eager to explore the intricate layers of dystopian fiction. By presenting a broad spectrum of narrative strategies and ethical explorations, the anthology invites readers to examine the complex interplay between power, freedom, and human dignity. This collection is a must-read for enthusiasts of classic literature, students of political and cultural history, and anyone interested in the mechanisms of societal control and resistance. It promises not only a rich educational journey but also a compelling literary experience, fostering a deeper understanding of the limitations and potentialities of human societies.
The Reign of Brainwash: Dystopia Box Set : 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World, Iron Heel, The Time Machine, Gulliver's Travels, The Last Man…
Authors:
- George Orwell
- Aldous Huxley
- Sinclair Lewis
- C. S. Lewis
- Yevgeny Zamyatin
- Jack London
- H. G. Wells
- Jonathan Swift
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Owen Gregory
- Hugh Benson
- Edward Bellamy
- Mary Shelley
- William Hope Hodgson
- Stanley G. Weinbaum
- Fred M. White
- Ignatius Donnelly
- Ernest Bramah
- Arthur Dudley Vinton
- Richard Jefferies
- Samuel Butler
- Edwin A. Abbott
- Anthony Trollope
- Cleveland Moffett
Format:
Duration:
- 4530 pages
Language:
English
1984
George Orwell
audiobook1984
George Orwell
audiobookbook1984
George Orwell
audiobookbookAnimal Farm
George Orwell
audiobookbookGeorge Orwell: 1984 (deutschsprachige Gesamtausgabe)
George Orwell
audiobookbookNineteen Eighty-Four
George Orwell
bookFarm der Tiere
George Orwell
audiobook1984 (Erster Teil)
George Orwell
audiobookFarm der Tiere
George Orwell
audiobookbook1984 & Animal Farm : Greatest Modern Dystopias
George Orwell
book1984 : "Big Brother is watching you!"
George Orwell
book1984
George Orwell
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George Orwell
George Orwell, the pseudonym of Eric Arthur Blair, was born in Bengal, India, in 1903. He was educated at Eton, became a policeman in Burma but suffered and studied poverty. His great works, Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, are a product of his hatred of totalitarianism. His legacy of writing and political thought is much admired today.
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Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley (1894–1963) is the author of the classic novels Brave New World, Island, Eyeless in Gaza, and The Genius and the Goddess, as well as such critically acclaimed nonfiction works as The Perennial Philosophy and The Doors of Perception. Born in Surrey, England, and educated at Oxford, he died in Los Angeles, California.
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C. S. Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a fellow and tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement.
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Yevgeny Zamyatin
Yevgeny Zamyatin was born in Russia in 1884. Arrested during the abortive 1905 revolution, he was exiled twice from St. Petersburg, then given amnesty in 1913. We, composed in 1920 and 1921, elicited attacks from party-line critics and writers. In 1929, the Russian Association of Proletarian Writers launched an all-out attack against him. Denied the right to publish his work, he requested permission to leave Russia, which Stalin granted in 1931. Zamyatin went to Paris, where he died in 1937. Mirra Ginsburg is a distinguished translator of Russian and Yiddish works by such well-known authors as Mikhail Bulgakov, Isaac Babel, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Fyodor Dostoevsky. Editor and translator of three anthologies of Soviet science fiction, she has also edited and translated A Soviet Heretic: Essays by Yevgeny Zamyatin, and History of Soviet Literature by Vera Alexandrova.
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Jack London
Jack London (1876–1916) was a prolific American novelist and short story writer. His most notable works include White Fang, The Call of the Wild, and The Sea-Wolf. He was born in San Francisco, California.
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H. G. Wells
English author H. G. Wells is best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics, and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. He was born on September 21, 1866, and died on August 13, 1946.
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Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift was born of English descent in Dublin, Ireland in 1667. He went to school at Trinity College in Ireland, before moving to England at the age of 22. After a short stint in the Anglican Church, he began his career as a writer, satirizing religious, political, and educational institutions. He wrote in defense of the Irish people, especially in his A Modest Proposal, which made him a champion of his people. His most famous work is Gulliver’s Travels which was published anonymously in 1726.
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Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and critic. Best known for his macabre prose work, including the short story “The Tell-Tale Heart,” his writing has influenced literature in the United States and around the world.
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Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was born to well-known parents: author and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and philosopher William Godwin. When Mary was sixteen, she met the young poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, a devotee of her father’s teachings. In 1816, the two of them travelled to Geneva to stay with Lord Byron. One evening, while they shared ghost stories, Lord Byron proposed that they each write a ghost story of their own. Frankenstein was Mary’s contribution. Other works of hers include Mathilda, The Last Man, and The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck.
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