In which John Green returns for a dystopian new season of Crash Course Literature! We're starting with George Orwell's classic look at the totalitarian state that could be in post-war England. Winston Smith is under the eye of Big...

In which John Green continues discussing George Orwell's 1984. Today we're talking about what the novel 1984 has to say about what some have called today's surveillance society. We'll also look at the idea that language can be used as a...

Why are people talking about George Orwell again? How much did the Spanish civil war influence and affect George Orwell as an individual and politically?<br/>
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 1

Why is 1984 one of the most important novels of the 20th century? What would Orwell advise in the face of fake news? Do you think George Orwell would be surprised at 1984's ongoing relevance?

George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian...

Author and journalist Dorian Lynskey answers key questions about one of the seminal novels of the 20th century, George Orwell's 1984, which was published 70 years ago. Having written 'The Ministry of Truth' a book specifically about...

Tuberculosis had a big impact on George Orwell's life and on his novel "1984." Drawing parallels between Orwell's struggle with TB and the themes of isolation, surveillance, and control in the novel, it delves into how Orwell's personal...

The following video provides a brief biography of the author known as George Orwell, including his childhood, young adult life, and writing career. For an educational unit on Orwell, click hereref='http://bit.ly/2l2Ipage target='_blank'...

The animals toil through a bitter winter to rebuild their ruined windmill - it’s a matter of honour! When a food shortage threatens the farm, Napoleon strikes a trade deal with the humans. How will the hens react to their harsh new...

MOT 1947: RUSSIAN ENTERTAINMENT: WS Two people standing by wall next to bombed out building debris, reading posted handbills & posters. DANCE: VS Red Army Cavalry corps in uniform dancing on stage w/ swords & orchestra BG. Soviet folk...

James Rogers, founder of Apeel Sciences, and S2G Ventures Managing Director Matthew Walker discuss solutions that promise to take a bite out of the global problem of food waste with WSJ Deputy Chicago Bureau Chief Patrick McGroarty.

For a unit covering this material, click hereref='http://bit.ly/2l2IScW' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>here The following video provides a short introduction to the novel Animal Farm, including a plot summary, as well as a history...

This video overviews how quotations from a prose text should be formatted for use in an essay. Specific focus is placed on Quotation Marks, Ending Punctuation, Capitalization, and Changing Quotations. These rules apply to American...

Visit us at www.gradesaver.com to read the full transcript and learn more the classic novelef='https://www.gradesaver.com/1984/study-guide/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>novel In the novel 1984, author George Orwell presents a...

What makes 1984 still relevant to modern readers is that it serves as a warning against fascism in all its possible forms. George Orwell's service fighting in the Spanish Civil War led him to see that the heart of totalitarianism is...

When it rains, look for rainbows! Break out all of the coloring supplies because this video leads your child to draw a rainbow with step-by-step instructions. Your little one can learn color vocabulary words while showing off their...

Correction: At 1:49, we accidentally said that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was published in 1918, when it was published in 1818. We regret the error -- thanks to Stephen Pershing for catching this! Stories, tales, and myths from all...