Books & Authors: Identify the author of ‘‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’’ (‘‘1984’’). Who wrote the dystopian classic ‘‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’’, featuring Big Brother, Newspeak, and the Thought Police? Choose the correct option.

Topic: Dystopian literature.

• Given: Identify the author of ‘‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’’.

Concept/ApproachThe 1949 dystopian novel ‘‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’’ was authored by George Orwell.

VerificationHuxley wrote ‘‘Brave New World’’, Bradbury wrote ‘‘Fahrenheit 451’’, and Koestler wrote ‘‘Darkness at Noon’’ — all commonly confused with Orwell.

Final AnswerAuthor: George Orwell.