1984 by George Orwell

1984 is a dystopian novel that follows the life of Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party in a totalitarian regime led by Big Brother. Set in a grim future where the state exerts total control over its citizens, Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where he alters historical records to fit the Party’s narrative. As he begins to question the oppressive regime and seeks truth and individuality, he embarks on a forbidden love affair and grapples with the risks of rebellion against a society that demands absolute conformity. The novel explores themes of surveillance, propaganda, and the nature of freedom.