Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Born
June 25, 1903
Died
January 21, 1950 (age 46)
Place of Birth
Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India
Also Known As
Eric Arthur Blair
George Orwell
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.
