- Born
- June 25, 1903
- Died
- January 21, 1950 (aged 46)
- Place of birth
- Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India
- Also known as
- Eric Arthur Blair
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.