Posted on Jun 8, 2025

George Orwell’s "1984" is published | June 8, 1949 | HISTORY

848

George Orwell's novel of a dystopian future, 1984, is published on June 8, 1949. The novel’s all-seeing leader, known as “Big Brother,” becomes a universal symbol for intrusive government and oppressive bureaucracy.

George Orwell’s "1984" is published | June 8, 1949 | HISTORY

Posted from history.com

Posted in these groups: Lit

Literature

Posted 8 mo ago

Responses: 1

SP5 Dennis Loberger

Posted 8 mo ago

I have read this book several times. The first movie of "1984" with Edmond O'Brien scared the heck out of me with the scene of the rats near the end. It came out in 1956. I think I was about 10 when I saw it.

(3)

Comment

(0)

George Orwell’s "1984" is published | June 8, 1949 | HISTORY

George Orwell’s "1984" is published | June 8, 1949 | HISTORY

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.