Nineteen Eighty-Four

"Nineteen Eighty-Four," a novel by George Orwell, depicts a dystopian future where a totalitarian regime, led by the Party and its figurehead Big Brother, exercises extreme surveillance and control over citizens. The story follows Winston Smith, who struggles against this oppressive system, grappling with themes of truth, freedom, and individuality. The government uses propaganda, language manipulation (Newspeak), and psychological control to maintain power and suppress dissent. Orwell's work serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of authoritarianism, the loss of personal freedoms, and the impact of technology on society.