Birthdate: June 25, 1903
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Motihari, Bihar, India
Died: January 21, 1950
George Orwell, the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, was a prolific British writer known for his clear writing style, social critique, and opposition to totalitarianism. His notable works include the allegorical novella Animal Farm and the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, spanning various genres such as literary criticism, poetry, fiction, and journalism. Orwell’s impactful non-fiction pieces, like The Road to Wigan Pier and Homage to Catalonia, offer valuable insights into working-class life and the Spanish Civil War. His influence on popular culture and politics is evident in the enduring usage of terms like “Orwellian” and his memorable new words.
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