George Orwell’s “1984,” published seventy years ago today, has had an amazing run as a work of political prophecy. It has outlasted in public awareness other contenders from its era, such as Aldous ...

George Orwell's 1984 was a critical and commercial hit when it was first published 70 years ago. Its depiction of a corrupt society — where a person's every move is monitored and the news is rewritten ...

English lit teachers must be having their moment of vindication this morning – George Orwell’s “1984” is the No. 1 best-selling book on Amazon.com. The English journalist/novelist’s vision of a ...

This article has been published to coincide with Episode Six of Mashable's new podcast, Fiction Predictions. Listen here. George Orwell's 1984 turns 70 this June, yet it feels more prophetic than ever ...

His novel “1984” captured the tactics of totalitarianism back in 1949. A startling new documentary from Raoul Peck looks at Orwell’s life. By Manohla Dargis When you purchase a ticket for an ...