1984 (Reading Classics) by George Orwell' Written more than 70 years ago,1984was George Orwells chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever Nominated as one of Americas best loved novels by PBSsThe Great American Read The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. Winston Smith toes the Party line,