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The question was "What are some great books that are relatively unknown in the United States?" Although certain 1984 memes (like "Big Brother") are well-known,
by torstenvl 8y ago
The question was "What are some great books that are relatively unknown in the United States?"
Although certain 1984 memes (like "Big Brother") are well-known, the book itself is not. Most Americans, if they've read any Orwell, have only read Animal Farm; and other concepts from 1984 (the memory hole, two minutes hate) are completely unheard of... again, because the book is not actually well-known.
- ryanx435 8y ago1984 is required reading in many highschools. It's well known.
- _emacsomancer_ 8y agoThough arguably not well understood.
- analogwzrd 8y agoUnfortunately, you could argue that it's well known because it's so easy to believe that it's being used as an instruction manual.
- torstenvl 8y agoI think it's probably best to avoid snarky political commentary. The question under discussion is merely whether the book is well-known.