1984 is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell. Set in a totalitarian society, the book follows the life of Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the ruling Party. As Winston rebels against the oppressive regime, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of surveillance, propaganda, and thought control. 1984 is a chilling and prophetic novel that warns of the dangers of totalitarianism and the erosion of individual freedom.