1984, de George Orwell: a recepção da obra no Brasil de 1954 a 2019 e a decadência da ideia de progresso

Abstract

The novel 1984 by George Orwell is a dystopian narrative that outlines a highly controlled totalitarian society by the State, exploring themes such as surveillance, manipulation of information, dehumanization, and personality cult. Despite being written in 1949, its relevance persists, standing out even more in our digital era. This study aims to provide a synthesis of the central themes addressed in 1984, elucidating its contemporary relevance and its ability to reflect contemporary challenges related to government surveillance and information manipulation. The methodology involved a critical analysis of the work 1984, identifying and describing the main themes explored by the author, as well as relating them to relevant historical events of the 20th and 21st centuries. It also contextualizes the reception of the book in Brazil from 1954 to 2019. Mass surveillance, the spread of false information, and the erosion of privacy directly reflect Orwell's dystopian vision, highlighting the failure of progress so closely tied to the capitalist mode of production.