Nineteen Eighty-Four: Great Books Explained

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[@jondoh587]

If I use your discount code, James, will I sound like you? 😅

[@lump1886]

They censored your video on 1984? This is just like 1984.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Exactly

[@EvaCzarnojanczyk]

Yes, the irony . . .

[@dorotheawagner5655]

Best comment 😀👍

[@aaronbegg3827]

Doubleplusgood comment

[@stephaniehendricks3537]

​@greatbooksexplained371 the podcast significant others did an episode on Orwell and his wife Eileen Blair. Also an interview with an author that did a retelling of 1984 from the character julia

[@greatbooksexplained371]

This is a re-upload - please leave a comment - it will really help with engagement!

[@itsjustmekinsey]

will happily watch again

[@rankinsean]

Will do!

[@iainmc9859]

Why did you have to re-load it ?

[@GreatArtExplained]

@@iainmc9859 A section was deemed as promoting conspiracy theories when in fact it was a critique

[@diegomaldonado5068]

O

[@Therealfolkblues-1]

Big Brother watching and definitely told KZbin to shutdown the first upload on 1984. Atleast, it gave us this second upload

[@greatbooksexplained371]

We always have to fight Big Brother

[@thaisgregorio2734]

KZbin allows people to post the most absurd and offensive things, yet keeps censoring your educational videos. It's preposterous. Keep up your good work, I love your videos!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for watching - and commenting!

[@rockingthemike]

james, breaks my soul to see the hurdles thrown out at you for what is honestly straightforward educational material. loved this the first time, and loved watching this a second time.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

I appreciate that!

[@Iostars]

1984 will never lose its potency. In fact, it becomes even more relevant by the day. That's the hallmark of a great literature. Being an English literature lecturer myself, it will always be a mandatory reading in my class. Thank you for this insightful and powerful video!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Wow I’m bowled over by your comment - thanks 🙏

[@BDWSPIKEDOG]

The definition of irony- censoring a video on 1984. Please keep up the good work. We all enjoy your videos. It is clear you spend a lot of time and effort on them and we appreciate it.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

I appreciate you saying that! Thank you kindly

[@nickbarr3094]

Happy to watch again!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Oh thanks Nick!

[@perniciouspete4986]

"You don''t see what your eyes see; you see what we tell you to see."

[@perniciouspete4986]

I read this book 60 years ago and believed it could never happen. Imagine my horror today.

[@ricardokowalski1579]

I fell into despair when people not only stopped hiding from the Tele-screens. But they happily paid for them, carried them in their pockets, showed their faces to it to access information. Orwell could not imagine the camara-cell phone, but the horror is here with us now. Respectfully. 🎩

[@chinyt]

Omgosh .. the quality of the work here is just mind blowing .. just amazing

[@EPKrokfjord]

Such an enjoyable essay. Thought I’d watch it again to support you and to be a mensch, but soon found myself asking myself “What am I on about - rewatching James’ videos isn’t a chore, it’s a privilege!” Thank you so much for this, and for everything you do!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

I appreciate that comment - thanks 🙏

[@SinaEwald]

We are blessed to have this upload. Especially in times like these...

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks 🙏

[@donaldkelly3983]

Orwell is one of my writer heroes, so I appreciate this posting! Don't stop Great Books Explained, I enjoy it!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@nickdaulton7340]

I watch this channel while I draw graphic novels (I'm on page 101 of my second one!) and this channel has been on while I've done both books and it's one of the few that teach objectively. I never went to art school and hearing about all these books and artists always reinforces the purpose of my life path. The only thing you ask is that I leave a comment, a like, and to rewatch something I found fascinating the first time, and that's an easy trade for all the good this channel has done for my heart. Done and done.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

That's awesome! Thank you so much!

[@nickdaulton7340]

@@greatbooksexplained371 no problem! Thank you for all your hard work!

[@TheCelestialhealer]

❤

[@bkhleung]

Rewatching And engaging in this post-truth society

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Much appreciated!

[@gimmeadollr]

Appreciate the context around the author and the writing of the book, always helps understand it more deeply

[@greatbooksexplained371]

I believe so too

[@TheCelestialhealer]

Happy to listen to again❤Thank you.

[@MelvysBarrios]

I’ve never commented on these videos, but I will right now. Thank you so much for these videos! Every time I see a new upload I get excited and I feel grateful for the work you put into these great works, here and in Great Art Explained. Thank you so much!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

You are so welcome! And Thanks for the comment!

[@fien156]

Sincere thanks for making these great works of art and the meaning they carry accessible to all of us. Many times over and over again your videos have opened up a whole new world of understanding. And thank you specifically for continuously tackling the challenges that come with uploading stuff like this head on.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for watching - and for the awesome comment! Made my day

[@EvaCzarnojanczyk]

Oh, my goodness, big brother was certainly watching! I guess you had to remove the original intro, hey? Thanks for re-uploading.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

A section of the visuals yes

[@tagbon]

This was a good analysis. As other comments say, in times like this we need to think about lessons that can be drawn from history and literature. Thanks for persisting and uploading again.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Great point!

[@rofufoja]

I love the background info on George Orwell. I see the reflection of his book on a world scale, or at least in the West where I live. One of many reasons I stopped watching TV or watching / listening to the 'news'. We are constantly manipulated and we all fall for it.

[@enikopasztor3699]

Thank you for your work as always.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

My pleasure!

[@sallymcdonald2518]

Not sure I have the fortitude to read 1984 but was good to learn of Orwell's intention, parallels and later health struggles.

[@pokemonnerdist7241]

Love this channel, love all of your channels James. You are a master story teller and I look forward to every post you make. I have gone back and watched every video in both of your channels libraries. Been a fan for years. Thank you for all you do.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate your continuing support!

[@Sarahyz]

Brilliantly told and such level of detail. Love all your content.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Much appreciated!

[@alexliberti9679]

Finally you do 1984. This is my favorite book by personal hero George Orwell.

[@yandicruzacosta3332]

I remember when I read the novel I was really shocked by the parallelism between the society depicted by Orwell and the dictatorship under which I was living. Great analysis as always. Love your content

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for the comment!

[@michelleheikkinen5254]

I just watched this the other day and decided to make a folder of several videos on Orwell. As you say, it was removed. Thanks for reposting, hopefully it will stay.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

You're welcome!

[@zlatan_2197]

The fact that you had problems putting this video out when it's 1984 that's the theme of the episode is sadly so fitting, considering the times we live in.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

It totally is

[@knightfall7241]

Your channels help me appreciate art and literature so much more. Thank you so much for all the content. I hope you never stop❤

[@greatbooksexplained371]

You are so welcome!

[@matthewclifford5119]

Never a more important book to understand than right now

[@greatbooksexplained371]

I agree

[@GriM._.]

You have one the best channels on this platform! Don't ever let yourself be censored!

[@PlanetZeroVideos]

You should cover Brave New World and compare the Orwellian totalitarian society to Huxley’s absolute complacency

[@ocean4763]

Excited for this video!! I didn’t catch it the first time and am glad it’s been reuploaded 😊

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Hope you like it! Let me know

[@gnoett_0877]

Ein fantastisches Video! Besonders fasziniert haben mich die vielen Parallelen von Buch und Autor, die mir vorher nicht bekannt waren. 1984 ist damit nicht nur eine politische Warnung, sondern eben auch eine persönliche Geschichte. Vielen Dank!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Danke!

[@panCegla]

Its even better now than the first time

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thank you 🙏

[@perniciouspete4986]

Truer now than the first time.

[@stephaniehendricks3537]

Keep up the good work.....i even remember in high school watching animal farm. 1984 is a cautionary tale that could/should ring as a warning or in my opinion as a cautionary tale.

[@missgingham]

I was living in South Africa during 1984, which seemed ironically appropriate. “Big Broeder” was definitely watching you!

[@edmasterson8046]

Best of luck on the algo - this is certainly worth a second watch

[@camologeek]

Comment to help the algorithm and promote engagement. Great video as always.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks 🙏

[@BlackDaiquiri]

Glad this could get uploaded. Hopefully the uncensored version entices more people to sign up for the Patreon.

[@mr_nincompoop]

Loved this one, scarily relevant. Thanks for making my fave content on YT, both here and on your other channel!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

That’s so kind - thank you 🙏

[@iron_hare]

thank you for taking the time and effort to reshare your work.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

No worries!

[@missdoster]

Your videos on both channels have enriched my life so much. I just started a new job with a longer daily commute and am using the time to enjoy more audiobooks - will definitely be listening to 1984 next. Your videos help me to understand what I’m reading and put the literature into context for me - thank you!!!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Wonderful!

[@Alexandra-dr2yy]

I read the book this year, one of those you have to before you die. It's so much more than politics. Thanks for your work, please consider doing some of Virginia Woolf and hispanic authors.

[@miro_juric]

I apprecite what you do, thank you!

[@lehpares]

James, thank you again for this piece. Great work as always!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ben0001]

One of the very best channels on KZbin, for sure. Always quality. I’ve learnt so much over the last few years and have begun to appreciate and enjoy art (and indeed books) so much more as a result.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Wow, thank you!

[@martindamasseno5164]

Saw it in the first uploading, and it was as good quality a comment on the book as it always is. Congratulations. Having read the book like ten years ago, i find myself agreeing with your vision on what it implies today.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LunnaLJR]

I subscribed to your patreon whenyou had the first monitization issue. Watched on Patreon, On the first upload here and now watching it again!! Its that good!! Thank you for your effort James.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Wow so you’ve seen all the levels of censorship this video has gone through! Thanks so much for your support!’

[@LunnaLJR]

@greatbooksexplained371 its very unfortunate what great creators have to go through. Ive seen many other great creators go through similar hoops. I follow both of your channels, they are such a breath of fresh air. I always look forward to your videos, so I am more than happy with joining your patreon 🙂

[@s.4155]

A profound piece of literature that'll always be relatable. An excellent video essay!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 🙏

[@hrenthegreat]

I never understood the background of Orwell’s life history, especially him having TB. I love that you put these together, always something interesting to learn

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thank you 🙏

[@jondoh587]

Post-truth... I never imagined there could be such a thing. And now, here we are. I'm beyond sad.

[@yash3814]

Both of your channels are amazing❤

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mircculii]

Keep swimming upstream! Great content❤

[@greatbooksexplained371]

I aim to! Thanks 🙏

[@thunderace4588]

Thank you James.

[@WickedPlaysChannel]

So glad to have this re-uploaded! I had been postponing watching it to when I could pay attention to the video. Really good points and video as always

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks so much!’

[@robertgehret7615]

Thank you for making this video. Never has this book been more important than now! KZbin taking your first vid down says it all

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks 🙏

[@mophead253]

Finally persuaded to buy a copy after this video, thank you for persisting through re-uploads!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

You’re welcome - enjoy the book!

[@usmonov734]

Love your videos. Don't stop uploading amazing content. Hopefully KZbin Algo. will recommend this re-upload to everyone.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks 🙏

[@alenhasanovic2497]

I've never been glued to a book ending like this one!

[@DrgnSpawn]

Big Brother may be watching, but Great Books Explained will continue to be heard! Long live Great Books Explained!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

I hope so! Thanks for your support!

[@westernplantexplorers540]

Such an awesome channel! We love watching and appreciate all the work you put into these videos! 👍🙏

[@greatbooksexplained371]

So nice of you thanks 🙏

[@sherylstone8804]

I haven't read the book in years. It seems much more relevant to my current reality. You did a great job for this synopsis. Thanks for the video.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for commenting!

[@Franktharabbit]

Thanks for all the hard work you put in to these videos. They are the best thing on youtube for me!

[@maryquinn3982]

Thankyou for reuploading

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Any time!

[@CuriousiDd]

Great Books, Great Art...eagerly look forward to all of your uploads!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks 🙏 and Thanks for the comment!

[@pedgeandcheeks7646]

I love your art channel, but very excited for each new upload of your book channel! Great work, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us 🥰

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for watching!

[@macyinthemist]

Thank you for what you do with your channels, I studied art and I love literature and I always, always, learn something new with your videos! Also, I know it's already been said in the comments, but I wanna say it too: oh, the IRONY of a video about 1984 being CENSORED.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Tell me about it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rubenojeda908]

Another amazing video. Very relevant, informative, interactive, easily digestible, and unbiased. I’m not sure what your goals are but I really think you’ve struck gold here. Great editing, amazing style. Very glad I found your channels.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Wow, thank you! I’m not sure what my goals are either!

[@mkznan5963]

Rewatching because it’s a great video

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for rewatching and commenting!

[@veronicaeverett3683]

I had sworn I’d already seen this pass by. Crazy you had to reupload.

[@gonesavage]

Thank you for your work, happy to watch as many versions of this as necessary.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

That’s so nice of you!

[@gumscape]

I begrudgingly read this as it was a required read in high school, but this video has made me reach for the bookshelf again. Incredible video as always!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Chooser130l]

this is one of the first books I read outside of the classroom for English classes, I will for sure enjoy this analysis! thank you for taking the time and sharing with us

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for the comment!

[@MartijnPennings]

An immensely important book, as always expertly explained.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thank you kindly!

[@babaj301]

This is so informative

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Appreciate the comments thanks 🙏

[@nicemomjeans]

Watched it five times to help the numbers. Keep up the good work!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

You are Awesome! Thank you! 🙏

[@robin1826]

Excellent video, as always. Keep up the great work!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks, will do!

[@PlanetZeroVideos]

Watched the first upload in its entirety and saw that KZbin has been giving you trouble. Watched this one again start to finish and gave it a like. Keep doing what you’re doing, even if Big Brother tries to thwart you

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thank you 🙏

[@humanDNA]

Great video, love your channel!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks so much!

[@oishi5518]

thanks for re uploading ❤

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Any time!

[@sennahtate6107]

I grew up inspired by 1984 and always hoping I'd someday be able to write something as impactful. It's incredible to only now learn about the man behind the books.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for the comment!

[@mannie02]

I wish there was a version of this channel in Spanish or your videos with Spanish subtitles. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. And I think that with more languages in subtitles it would reach more people or there would be better understanding. Thank you very much for your work on both channels, about books and art.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

I rely on volunteers to do translations - many of my art channels videos have Spanish subtitles though. Thanks 🙏

[@otiliaamaral1853]

This and Great Art Explained are the two best channels on KZbin.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Wow, thank you! 🙏

[@bradleyveel9587]

thank you for your contributions to both art and literature analysis James!

[@justsayyeth]

Thank you for both of your channels, I appreciate your hard work!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Thanks for watching!

[@suzannegonzalez2630]

Such a powerful book. Great presentation on the book! For now we're safe to get the book but who knows what lies ahead...😟

[@mxrty78]

Always look forward to your videos 😊

[@greatbooksexplained371]

You're the best!

[@freekvd6472]

Thanks for this lovely channel and making art more approachable!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@julioccorderoc]

Nuts that you guys have to reupload this. Nuts.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

I know

[@AmorSciendi]

As always, great work James. Can't wait for more

[@greatbooksexplained371]

More to come!

[@sr143js]

Thank you for the re-upload!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

No problem!

[@deniseramosgonzalez4799]

Great video, it seems exactly what we are going through in our politics again.

[@valc5491]

I love the content on both channels so much. Thanks for everything!

[@greatbooksexplained371]

That’s so nice of you thanks 🙏

[@enriqueespinosa4875]

My favorite KZbin channel. Thank you for your work.

[@greatbooksexplained371]

That is so appreciated

[@lauraelliott6909]

It's heartily disappointing to see this book be so relevant today. 😕