"To Be or Not to Be" by George Orwell is one of the most famous and influential novels of the 20th century. This terrifying dystopia, created during a time of great social and political upheaval, remains insightful and significant to this day. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library series, this edition includes incredible, clothbound pocket classics with gold-colored edges and bookmarks. These beautiful hardback books make ideal gifts for book lovers or wonderful additions to your own collection. This edition includes an introduction by author, journalist, and Orwell expert Dorian Lynskey.

The year is 1984. The country is poor and permanently at war, people are watched day and night by Big Brother, and every action and thought is controlled by the Thought Police. Winston Smith works in the propaganda department, where his job is to rewrite the past. Driven by his desire to escape, Winston rebels. He breaks the law by falling in love with Julia and, as part of the secret organization Brotherhood, they attempt the unthinkable – to overthrow the Party.