George Orwell

About

George Orwell was a British novelist, essayist, and critic. He is best known for his iconic novels 'Animal Farm' and '1984', both of which have been highly acclaimed for their allegorical critiques of government and totalitarianism. He is regarded by some as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.

George Orwell Timeline

1903

George Orwell is Born

On June 25, 1903, George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair) was born in Motihari, Bengal, India.

1922

Attends Eton College

Attends Eton College on a scholarship and meets Aldous Huxley.

1927

Begins Writing Career

Orwell begins his career as a writer and publishes his first book, Down and Out in Paris and London.

1933

Publishes Burmese Days

Publishes Burmese Days, a semi-autobiographical novel about his experiences in British Burma.

1937

Publishes Homage to Catalonia

Publishes Homage to Catalonia, his nonfiction account of his experiences during the Spanish Civil War.

1945

Publishes Animal Farm

Publishes Animal Farm, an allegorical novella that critiques Soviet communism.

1949

Publishes 1984

Publishes 1984, a dystopian novel about a totalitarian government that controls its citizens' lives.

5 Interesting Facts about George Orwell

1. Wrote Under Pseudonyms

George Orwell wrote under several pseudonyms, including Eric Blair, John Freeman and H. Lewis Allways.

2. Was a Colonial Policeman in Burma

Before becoming a novelist, George Orwell served as a colonial policeman in Burma from 1922 to 1927.

3. Worked as a Dishwasher in France

During his two years in Paris, George Orwell worked as a dishwasher in a French hotel.

4. Published Nineteen Eighty-Four Under Pen Name

George Orwell's most famous novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four, was published under the pen name of "George Orwell".

5. Fought in the Spanish Civil War

George Orwell fought in the Spanish Civil War on the Republican side in 1937.

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George Orwell (1903-1950) was an Indian-born British novelist and political satirist best known for his classics 1984 and Animal Farm. He was born on June 25, 1903 and died on January 21, 1950 at the age of 46. He is remembered for his penetrating analysis of the abuses of power and implying warnings of the potential dangers of authoritarian regimes.