"Four Hundred Eighty-Four" is a novel written by George Orwell, published in 1949. It is set in a dystopian future where the government, known as The Party, exercises total control over its citizens. The story follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party, as he navigates a society characterized by surveillance, propaganda, and the suppression of individuality. The novel explores themes of totalitarianism, censorship, and the manipulation of truth. It introduces concepts like Big Brother, the omnipresent figure representing the Party's authority, and Newspeak, a language designed to limit freedom of thought. "Four Hundred Eighty-Four" serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of oppressive regimes.