1984 was written by George Orwell in 1949 and takes place in a dystopian future where the government controls everything. The main character, Winston Smith, is a member of the Outer Party who rebels against the government. The novel explores these themes of totalitarianism, mind control, and rebellion through a series of diary entries written by Winston Smith as he attempts to make sense of his world.
The novel is considered to be one of the most important novels of the 20th century and has been translated into many languages and adapted into both a film and a stage play. It has also been banned in some countries because it was considered too controversial or too anti-government.
1984 is one of the most popular novels of all time with millions of copies sold worldwide since its publication in 1949. It has been praised for its political commentary on society as well as for its social commentary on how humans interact with each other in groups or crowds.
