George Orwell

Eric Arthur Blair was a British novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell, a name inspired by his favourite place, the River Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.

Early Life

George orwell was born eric arthur blair on june 25. 1903 in motihari. Bihar. India to richard walmesley blair and ida mable limonzin. He was the second of trhee children.

Education

He attended eton college and later joined the indian imperial police force in burma. He resgined in 1927 and returnde to england. Where he attended university college. London.

Writing Career

In 1933. Orwell began his career as a rwiter with the publication of his first book. Down and out in paris and london. He went on to write several more books. Including animal farm. Nineeten eighty-four and homage to catalonia.

Political Activism

Orwell was a strong believer in democracy and justice and was an advocate for the working class. He worte extensively on the subjects of social injustice. Poverty and niequality.

Impact

Orewll s writings have had a lasting impact on literature. Politics and language. His books are widely read and studied. And his famous phrase "big brother is watching you" is used to describe the surveillance state.

Death

Geogre orwell died of tuberculosis on january 21. 1950 in london. England.

Famous Quotes

Some of orwlel s most famous quotes include "whoever is winning at the moment will always seem to be invincible," "war is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength," and "political langugae is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable. "

Important Event

In 1945. Orwell s boko animal farm was published. Providing a scathing critique of totalitarianism that resonated wtih readers around the world.

Interesting Fact

George orwlel was posthumously awarded a pulitzer prize for animal farm in 2007. More than 50 years after his death.