BOOKS GUIDE

1. Hard Times

2. The picture of Dorian Gray

3. Heart of Darkness

5. 1984

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6. Frankestein

4. Dubliners

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The picture of Dorian Gray"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a novel written by Oscar Wilde, published in 1890. The story revolves around the protagonist, Dorian Gray, a charming and aristocratic young man whose portrait is painted by an artist named Basil Hallward. The plot of the novel is primarily set in Victorian-era London.

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde is heavily influenced by the Victorian context, aestheticism, the author's personal controversy, and Gothic literature. The novel challenges the moral and social norms of the time and provides a sharp critique of the hypocrisy and superficiality of Victorian society.

PLOT"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is the story of Dorian Gray, a young and handsome man whose portrait is painted by his artist friend, Basil Hallward. Dorian meets the influential Lord Henry Wotton, who introduces him to a life of hedonism and moral corruption. Dorian wishes to stay young and beautiful while his portrait ages and bears the consequences of his debauchery. Over time, Dorian's life becomes a series of immoral actions and destructive behavior, leading to tragedy and death for those around him. The hidden portrait reflects his inner corruption, driving him to madness. In the end, Dorian dies while the portrait returns to its original, unblemished state. The novel explores themes of beauty, moral decay, the consequences of indulgence, and societal corruption, serving as a cautionary tale about the pursuit of aesthetic perfection at the cost of one's soul.

"1984" is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell, first published in 1949. The book is set in a totalitarian and authoritarian future, in the year 1984, where the all-encompassing and oppressive government of the Party controls every aspect of citizens' lives. The protagonist, Winston Smith, works at the Ministry of Truth, where he is responsible for rewriting history to fit the Party's official versions.

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His last completed work, and fifth novel, focuses on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, the suppression of freedoms, and the regimentation of the people and behaviors within society. Orwell, a libertarian socialist, modeled the authoritarian state in the novel on both Stalin's Soviet Union and Hitler's Nazi Germany. More broadly, the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the cunning systems by which they can be manipulated

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTThe historical and cultural context of the 1940s and 1950s, marked by World War II, the Cold War, and censorship, provided George Orwell with the inspiration to create the totalitarian dystopia of "1984" and to explore themes of government control, information manipulation, and the loss of individual freedom.

PLOT"1984" is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society ruled by the Party and led by Big Brother. The story follows Winston Smith, a Party member who rebels against the oppressive regime. He falls in love with Julia and engages in acts of defiance. However, they are caught and tortured by O'Brien, a Party member. Winston eventually betrays Julia and fully submits to the Party, symbolizing the Party's power to control minds. The novel explores themes of totalitarianism, propaganda, surveillance, and the suppression of individuality.

"Frankenstein" is a gothic, horror, and science fiction novel composed by the British writer Mary Shelley. This is the novel that introduces the literary figures of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his creature, often referred to as Frankenstein's monster. Frankenstein is one of the literary myths precisely because it has its roots in human fears: its success is likely due to the figure of the monster, an expression of the widespread fear of technological development at the time. The "creature" is an example of the sublime, the different, which as such, inspires terror.

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The Manifesto of Big Brother, with Big Brother portrayed with physical characteristics common to both Hitler and Stalin, from the comic book '1984 The Comic' by F. Guimont, 2004.

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The novel explores themes such as the manipulation of truth, mass surveillance, the deprivation of individual freedoms, and the struggle for freedom and personal identity in a totalitarian environment. "1984" has become a classic of literature and has deeply influenced how society views surveillance, propaganda, and government power.

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The title "1984" comes from the reversal of the last two digits of the year in which George Orwell began writing the novel. Orwell started working on "1984" in 1948, so by reversing the last two digits, he arrived at the year 1984 as the title of the book. This detail adds to the dystopian and future-anticipating atmosphere of the novel.

PLOT"Frankenstein" is a gothic, horror, and science fiction novel written by Mary Shelley. The story revolves around the young scientist Victor Frankenstein and the creature he creates through a scientific experiment. After bringing the creature to life, Victor realizes the horror of his creation and flees from it. The creature, ostracized and desperate, seeks understanding and revenge. In the end, the story culminates in a deadly conflict between Victor and the creature, resulting in the death of both. The novel explores profound themes such as scientific responsibility, human nature, and morality.

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The novel addresses many themes, including moral corruption, art, beauty, immorality, hedonistic philosophy, and provides a social critique of the hypocrisy of Victorian society. "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is one of Oscar Wilde's most well-known works and is regarded as a classic of English literature.