Nineteen Eighty-Four

Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian novel by George Orwell, published in 1949, that depicts a totalitarian future society in which the government exercises total control over its citizens. The novel, set in a world where Britain is a province of the superstate Oceania, follows the protagonist Winston Smith, a mid-level worker who secretly hates the Party and dreams of rebellion. Through Winston's experiences, Orwell explores the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and the repression of individuality, raising questions about the role of truth and facts in society. The novel has become a classic of dystopian fiction and has popularized several terms, including "Big Brother" and "doublethink."learn more on wikipedia