Book discussion: 1984 by George Orwell
About the event
In October we'll be reading George Orwell's 1984, one of the defining novels of the twentieth century and a work that has shaped the way we think about power, surveillance and freedom.
The novel follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking bureaucrat living in a society where the government watches its citizens constantly, rewrites history and demands absolute loyalty. As Winston begins to question the world around him, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous search for truth, love and personal freedom.
Often described as both a gripping dystopian novel and a timeless political classic, 1984 continues to provoke debate about authority, language, truth and the individual's place within society. Whether you're reading it for the first time or returning to it after many years, it promises to make for a lively discussion.
