Why 1984 Is The Best Dystopian Novel?

Why 1984 Is The Best Dystopian Novel? George Orwell’s 1984 is a defining example of dystopian fiction in that it envisions a future where society is in decline, totalitarianism has created vast inequities, and innate weaknesses of human nature keep the characters in a state of conflict and unhappiness. Is 1984 a realistic dystopia? Seventy