
Writing
June 25, 1903
Died at age 46
January 21, 1950
Date of Death
Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India
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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.