Tag: 1984

Here and Now “Who controls the past controls the future.” George Orwell, 1984. In 2017, present time, it’s not completely unreasonable to say there isn’t much hope for the future. …

Between the end of 2016 and the political climate so far in 2017, there has been a spike in classic dystopian book sales. George Orwell’s famous 1984 has become a …

A rather amusing game on the internet has flourished lately. It’s called “#Badly Explain Your Profession.” It’s self-explanatory, easy, and the results are often hilarious. For some of the …

Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet best known for her book of poetry and prose Milk and Honey. She combines illustration and words to create powerful poetry filled with pain …

Argentine artist Marta Minujín is set to open an art installation this year built from books that have been banned around the world. Minujín is a conceptual and performance artist who …

The current political situation in America has left many of us seeking the wise words of books for comfort. But some have taken this a step further, giving away …

The Olivier-winning West End production of George Orwell’s 1984 is set for an all new global tour. This announcement follows a warm reception since the show began at the Nottingham Playhouse, …

January 20th saw the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States of America. Great crowds of people showed up to watch the event …

YouTube Channel: Alltime10s From the Description: Books can give us amazing insights into our past and present, but what about our future? From ‘1984’ that predicted our mass surveillance culture, …

Many readers know first lines of famous novels off by heart, sometimes without even knowing the title of the novel. A great first line is impossible to ignore because it promises …