George Orwell

Biodata

Place of Birth:

Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India

Date of Birth:

6/25/1903

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.