1949day.year
George Orwell's dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four is published in the United States
George Orwell's groundbreaking dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four is published, introducing the world to Big Brother and a totalitarian future.
On June 8, 1949, George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four was published in the United States, captivating audiences with its stark vision of an authoritarian society.
Set in the oppressive superstate of Oceania, the novel follows Winston Smith as he navigates surveillance, propaganda, and thought control.
Orwell's creation of concepts such as Big Brother, Newspeak, and doublethink revolutionized political and literary discourse.
The book's chilling portrayal of censorship and loss of individuality resonated deeply in the early Cold War era.
Nineteen Eighty-Four quickly became a cultural touchstone, influencing debates on government surveillance and personal freedom.
It remains one of the most influential works of political fiction ever written.
1949
George Orwell
Nineteen Eighty-Four
United States