What was the telescreen in 1984 by George Orwell?

In 1984, the telescreen is a tool used by the Party to detect instances of rebellion. You will notice in Part One, Chapter One, for instance, how Winston keeps his back to the telescreen when writing in his diary. read more

Orwell didn't describe the telescreen in detail in Nineteen Eighty Four. From the descriptions in the book, the thing should resemble a TV set in general appearance and functioning (except that it can't be turned off). read more

Telescreens are devices which operate as both televisions, security cameras and microphones. They feature in George Orwell's dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four as well as all film adaptations of the novel. read more