Cover of 1985 by Anthony Burgess

1985

1985 is a dystopian work by Anthony Burgess, published in 1978. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorAnthony Burgess
First published1978
ISBN-139781846689192
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

1985 is a 1970s dystopia by Anthony Burgess. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction in english, utopias, nineteen eighty-four (orwell, george), british and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), future life, and política. The edition on file runs about 348 pages, has been issued by Minotauro México, and carries ISBN 9781846689192. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was 1985 published?

1985 was first published in 1978.

Who wrote 1985?

1985 was written by Anthony Burgess.

What kind of dystopia is 1985?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of 1985?

A catalogued edition of 1985 carries ISBN-13 9781846689192.