London, in the year 1984

The world is divided into three constantly warring superstates: Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia. In Oceania, of which Britain is a part, the Party's power is absolute. Every action, word, gesture, and thought is monitored under the watchful eye of Big Brother and the Thought Police. In the Ministry of Truth, the Party's Propaganda Department, Winston Smith's job is to edit and rewrite history, to meet the needs of the government. With every lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. As Winston falls in love with Julia, they begin to question the system, and expose themselves to immense danger...

Since its first publication in 1949, George Orwell's haunting prophecy has been the definitive dystopian novel and one of the most influential works of the 20th century.