A special student edition of Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, with an introduction and study notes. Winston Smith lives in a world that controls every action and thought of its citizens through the omnipresent Big Brother. Seemingly obedient, he is actually rebelling against the system. In his desire for truth and freedom, Smith begins a secret love affair with his colleague, Julia, but soon discovers that the price of freedom is betrayal. This special student edition of George Orwell's timeless dystopia is specifically designed for readers studying the text in depth. It features extra-wide margins for notes and includes an introduction and notes by Orwell expert Ronald Carter, character sketches, a summary, timeline, linguistic notes, and a selection of questions and topics for discussion and analysis.