1984

George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece explores a totalitarian society where surveillance, propaganda, and psychological manipulation control every aspect of human existence. Through the protagonist Winston Smith's struggle against an oppressive regime, the novel examines themes of power, freedom, and truth. A profound and unsettling examination of authoritarianism that remains strikingly relevant to contemporary discussions about government control and individual liberty. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand political philosophy and the dangers of unchecked state power.