Nineteen Eighty-Four – George Orwell

George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian masterpiece that explores a totalitarian future where the Party, led by the omnipresent Big Brother, controls every aspect of life. Set in the oppressive state of Oceania, the novel follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party who secretly despises its rule. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history to align with the Party’s propaganda. As he begins to question the regime and yearn for truth and freedom, he enters a forbidden relationship with Julia and starts keeping a secret journal. However, rebellion in a society of surveillance and mind control comes at a cost. With its chilling exploration of thought control, surveillance, and the erosion of individuality, Nineteen Eighty-Four is a timeless warning about the dangers of unchecked power.