George Orwell wrote the novel '1984,' published in 1949. This dystopian work envisions a totalitarian regime governed by the Party and its leader, Big Brother. Set in a grim future where surveillance, censorship, and thought control are the norm, '1984' explores themes of power, individualism, and the manipulation of truth. Orwell's chilling portrayal of a society stripped of privacy and freedom has made the novel a seminal text in discussions about government overreach and personal autonomy, leaving an enduring impact on literature and political thought.