Book George Orwell. 1984

George Orwell (real name Eric Arthur Blair) was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterized by insightful social critique, opposition to totalitarianism, and explicit support for the democratic aspirations of humanity. He is the author and popularizer of the term "Cold War" in political discourse." "" ""1984" is undoubtedly the world's most famous dystopian novel, first published in 1949. The book tells the story of Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party, who becomes disillusioned with everyday life and the all-pervasive eyes of the Party and its ominous leader, Big Brother. Big Brother controls all aspects of life: introducing a simplified form of Newspeak to quash any possibility of resistance to the system; criminalizing thoughtcrimes to prevent people from even contemplating rebellion against the government. The Party controls everything: what people read, say, do, threatening to send disobedient citizens to the dreaded "Room 101." Orwell vividly and astutely explores themes of media control, government surveillance, totalitarianism, and how a dictator can manipulate and control history, thoughts, and life in such a way that no one can escape the ever-watchful eye of Big Brother.