George Orwell

Known For
Writing

Popular
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Birthday
1903-06-25

Place of Birth
Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India

Also Known As

  • Eric Arthur Blair

George Orwell

Biography

Eric Arthur Blair (25 June, 1903 – 21 January, 1950), known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, biting social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism.