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'''Eric Arthur Blair''' (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his [[pen name]] '''George Orwell''', was an [[England|English]] [[author]]. His work is marked by a profound consciousness of social injustice, an intense dislike of [[totalitarianism]], and a passion for clarity in language.


Considered "perhaps the 20th century’s best chronicler of English culture", he wrote works in many different genres including [[novel]]s, [[essay]]s, [[polemic]] [[journalism]], [[literary criticism|literary]] [[reviews]], and [[poetry]]. His most famous works are the satirical novels ''[[Animal Farm]]'' (1945) and ''[[Nineteen Eighty-Four]]'' (1949).
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Latest revision as of 21:51, 9 February 2024

Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English author. His work is marked by a profound consciousness of social injustice, an intense dislike of totalitarianism, and a passion for clarity in language.

Considered "perhaps the 20th century’s best chronicler of English culture", he wrote works in many different genres including novels, essays, polemic journalism, literary reviews, and poetry. His most famous works are the satirical novels Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949).