George Orwell
Born
June 25, 1903 in Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died
January 21, 1950
Popularity
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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.