George Orwell
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George Orwell was a British writer and journalist who lived from 1903 to 1950 and is remembered for his influential novels and essays. His works continue to be widely read because they explored important themes about politics, power, and society during a turbulent period of the 20th century.
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- 1903-06-25
- Died
- 1950-01-21
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Writing · Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India
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.
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- Orwell: 2+2=5 — Self (archive footage)2025
- Plötzlich Staatsfeind — Interview (Archivaufnahmen)2024
- Omnibus — Self1967
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