1984 was a dystopian novel written by Orwell and first published in 1949. Because the novel involves politics, philosophy, society and many other aspects, there are many different versions. The following are some of the more well-known versions: 1984 (translated by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): This translation is one of the most authoritative and widely used versions. BBC's translation focused on accurately conveying the thoughts and meanings of the novel. The language was concise and clear, which met the taste of English readers. 2. Chinese translation of 1984: There are many Chinese versions, among which the more well-known ones are Four Generations Under One roof, The Dictator's Manual, etc. The quality of these translated versions varies. Some are more accurate, but some have some problems. 3. German translation of 1984 (translated by the Max Planck Institute in Germany): This translation is also one of the more authoritative versions. German readers can better understand the meaning of the novel through this translation. It was very important to choose a good translation for a classic novel like 1984. There may be some differences between different versions. The readers can choose the most suitable version according to their language level and reading preferences.