Author: George Orwell
Originally named as Eric Arthur Blair, Orwell was a well-known author and journalist. He firmly believed in democratic socialism. His fictional works like Animal Farm, Down and out in Paris and London, etc. gained a lot of fascination with him. 1984 was a dystopian novel that reflects on the political and contemporary culture of the world.
About the novel
1984 is a dystopian novel showcasing an imaginative world way from the ideal place of human existence. In this novel, the protagonist Winston Smith resists against the oppressive conditions in Oceania. The novel 1984 is known for its catchy phrase- Big Brother Is Watching You.
Genre: Dystopian fiction
Tone: Dark and melancholic
Type: Novel
Year of publication: 1949
Inspiring quotes
Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is a strength.
The best books are those that tell you what you know already.
In the face of pain, there are no heroes.
Nothing was your own except the few cubic centimeters inside your skull.
We do not merely destroy our enemies; we change them.
It’s a beautiful thing, the destruction of words.
If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face- forever.
