About George Orwell
George Orwell George Orwell

Birthday

1903-06-25

Place of Birth

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.