Orwell, George: 1903-1950

Nineteen Eighty-Four, 1949 - Language/Style

  • English Language Level: Upper-intermediate to advanced
    • Vocabulary – Uses formal, archaic, and political terms that can be challenging.

      Sentence Structure – Contains long, descriptive sentences with multiple clauses.

      Themes & Concepts – Explores complex ideas like totalitarianism and social control.

      Style & Tone – Formal and precise writing with irony and subtle nuance.

  • Readers need a strong vocabulary to understand formal and political terms, good reading stamina for long and complex sentences, and critical thinking skills to grasp abstract themes and subtle irony.