1984 - GEORGE ORWELL
Published in 1949, George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 paints a chilling picture of a future society under the complete control of a totalitarian regime. The book follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party, as he secretly rebels against the omnipresent surveillance of Big Brother. Through its themes of manipulation of history, language, and thought, the novel serves as a powerful warning against the dangers of unchecked government authority.