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Il y a presque un quart de siècle, j'étais en route pour la Birmanie sur un paquebot. Le navire était confortable, luxueux même, et, quand on ne dormait pas, on avait l'impression d'être toujours en train de manger. Un jour, je suis remonté tôt après le déjeuner. Le pont était vide à l'exception d'un maître de manœuvre, qui se glissait comme un rat le long des cabines en dissimulant quelque chose dans ses énormes mains : une terrine contenant la moitié d'un pudding à la crème. J'ai saisi la situation d'un seul coup d'œil : le pudding était un reste pris sur la table d'un passager. Il m'a fallu du temps pour saisir toutes les dimensions de cet incident : mais est-ce une exagération de dire que cette révélation brutale - un artisan extrêmement qualifié, qui pouvait littéralement tenir toutes nos vies entre ses mains, était bien content de pouvoir dérober de la nourriture à notre table - m'en a appris bien davantage que ne l'auraient fait une demi-douzaine de pamphlets socialistes ? Ecrites chaque semaine entre 1943 et 1947 pour un journal de la gauche radicale anglaise, ces quatre-vingts chroniques sont des conversations familières. Qu'Orwell y parle des bombes volantes qui s'abattent sur Londres ou de ses rosiers grimpants, des écrivains qu'il aime ou des idéologues qu'il combat, on y entend sa voix singulière. Contre l'arrogance des dominants, les mensonges des propagandes et la barbarie qui menace, il y défend le sens du réel et la décence commune : la possibilité d'une société égalitaire et libre, enfin humaine.

A ma guise - Chroniques 1943-1947

George Orwells famous dystopian social science fiction novel 1984 centres on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and repressive regimentation of people and behaviours within society.

The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984, when much of the world is in perpetual war. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, has become a province of the totalitarian superstate Oceania, which is led by Big Brother, a dictatorial leader supported by an intense cult of personality manufactured by the Party's Thought Police. Through the Ministry of Truth, the Party engages in omnipresent government surveillance, historical negationism, and constant propaganda to persecute individuality and independent thinking.

The protagonist, Winston Smith, is a diligent mid-level worker at the Ministry of Truth who secretly hates the Party and dreams of rebellion. He keeps a forbidden diary and begins a relationship with his colleague Julia, and they learn about a shadowy resistance group called the Brotherhood. However, their contact with the Brotherhood turns out to be a Party agent, and Smith is arrested.

1984 - Nineteen Eighty-Four

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 We walk about under a load of memories which we long to share and somehow never can.

 John Flory, a white timber merchant in 1920s Burma, has unorthodox views. To him, the Burmese culture and people should be appreciated as things of beauty and worth. To the other white members of the European club of which he is member, these views are dangerous, undermining the foundation of British colonial rule.

 Flory is drawn into a deadly rivalry when he befriends Veraswami, an Indian doctor, who is under the scrutiny of a corrupt magistrate. Flory defies the convention of imperial bigotry in Burma by offering to help his new friend, but the consequences to him, and Elizabeth Lackersteen, the woman he loves, will be explosive.

 Based on his experiences as a policeman in Burma, Burmese Days was Orwell's first novel, and sparked controversy for its scathing portrayal of colonial society.

Burmese Days

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU

Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's story of Winston Smith's fight against the all-pervading Party has become a classic, not the least because of its intellectual coherence. First published in 1949, it retains as much relevance today as it had then.

1984

"1984" by George Orwell is a dystopian masterpiece that paints a chilling vision of a totalitarian future. Set in a world where Big Brother watches your every move, the novel follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the ruling Party who begins to question the oppressive regime. Orwell's portrayal of a surveillance state, thought control, and the erasure of truth is eerily relevant in today's digital age. The novel introduces the concept of "Newspeak, " a language designed to eliminate independent thought. As Winston rebels against the system, he embarks on a dangerous journey for truth and freedom. The story is a harrowing exploration of the consequences of mass surveillance and authoritarianism."1984" is not just a work of fiction; it's a warning about the dangers of sacrificing individual liberties for the illusion of security. It's a thought-provoking, unsettling, and thought-provoking read that remains profoundly relevant in our modern world. ABOUT THE AUTHORGeorge Orwell, the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, was a renowned English writer and essayist. Born on June 25, 1903, in Motihari, India, he is best known for his literary contributions that challenged totalitarianism and explored the consequences of oppressive government systems. Orwell's early life included experiences as an imperial police officer in Burma, which profoundly influenced his views on British imperialism. His first notable work, "Down and Out in Paris and London", was published in 1933, recounting his experiences among the working class and homeless. However, it was Orwell's dystopian novels that catapulted him to literary fame. "Animal Farm, " published in 1945, is a satirical allegory that critiques the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism. In 1949, he released his magnum opus, "Nineteen Eighty-Four, " which portrayed a nightmarish future under a totalitarian regime, coining terms like "Big Brother" and "thoughtcrime" that have become part of popular culture. Orwell's writing style is marked by its clarity and social commentary. He was a passionate advocate for truth and freedom of expression, which is evident in his essays like "Politics and the English Language."Sadly, Orwell's life was cut short by tuberculosis, and he passed away on January 21, 1950, at the age of 46. His works remain not only literary classics but also influential critiques of authoritarianism and the dangers of propaganda, ensuring his enduring legacy in the world of literature and political thought.

Essais, Articles, Lettres. Volume 2 (1940-1943)

???À la ferme du Manoir, c'est la révolution : les animaux ont pris le pouvoir. Désormais, ils ne travailleront que pour eux-mêmes, et bâtiront ensemble un avenir radieux. Désormais, ils ne connaîtront plus de maître, car tous les animaux sont égaux. Ou, du moins, presque tous.

Cette nouvelle traduction restitue toute la verve satirique d'une fable politique magistrale. Tristement intemporelle et terriblement drôle, La Ferme des animaux n'a pas fini de faire réfléchir les Hommes.

+ Étude de l'ouvre

parcours de lecture

microlectures

+ Groupements de textes

. l'art oratoire

. regards sur la tyrannie

+ Histoire des arts

. autour de l'anthropomorphisme

. manipulation et propagande

. un livre, un film : Le Dictateur de Charlie Chaplin

+ Éducation aux médias et à l'information.

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