Originally Posted by
BROWNINGS CHILDE
BTW Jean, considering that this book is somewhat of a parody of Communist Russia/Germany written during the WWII era (i.e. Big Brother = Stalin, Goldstein = Trotsky)and that, as I understand, the book was banned in these countries for a number of years, I am really hoping for some insight from you.
Also, have you read Animal Farm?(I havent yet) If so, how does it compare to 1984? I know that it covers some of the same ideals, albeit in a much more abstract manner. Is the book enjoyable if one does not understand all of the historical implications?