George Orwell
1903 – 1950 · b. Motihari · d. London
France
writer
Biography
Eric Arthur Blair was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.
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Awards
- Hugo Award for Best Novella (1996)No list
- Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella (1996)No list
- Prometheus Award - Hall of FameNo list
Notable Works
- Nineteen Eighty-Four
- Homage to Catalonia
- Coming Up for Air
- The Road to Wigan Pier
- Keep the Aspidistra Flying
- Down and Out in Paris and London
- Animal Farm
- Burmese Days
- Politics and the English Language
- A Clergyman's Daughter
Spouses
- Eileen O'Shaughnessy (1936–1945)
- Sonia Orwell (1949–1950)
Education
- St Cyprian's School
- Eton College
- Wellington College
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