The term 1984 AUTHOR refers to George Orwell, the British author of the dystopian novel '1984'. Published in 1949, the novel is set in a totalitarian society and follows protagonist Winston Smith as he rebels against the oppressive government. The novel has become a classic of political literature and is often cited as one of the most influential works of the 20th century. George Orwell was a prolific writer and his other works include 'Animal Farm' and 'Homage to Catalonia'.