1984 is a classic because it deals with universal themes that address the human condition . In fact, OrwellGeorge Orwell Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist and essayist, journalist and critic, whose work is characterised by lucid prose, awareness of social injustice, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism wrote 1984 in part as a reaction to the Stalinist regime he witnessed first-hand in the Spanish Civil War. As for your point about fake news and post-truth, I think that is a fantastic observation and very insightful of you!