George Orwell
WritingJune 25, 1903 (46 years old at death)Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India
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.
