George Orwell

Biography

Eric Arthur Blair, writing as George Orwell, was a renowned English novelist, essayist, and critic known for his sharp social commentary and opposition to totalitarianism. His most iconic works include the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) and the allegorical novella Animal Farm (1945), which have become influential in popular culture. Orwell's non-fiction works, such as The Road to Wigan Pier (1937) and Homage to Catalonia (1938), offer powerful insights into his experiences with working-class life and the Spanish Civil War.