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Orwell, George

(1903-1950) British writer. Pseudonym for Eric Blair. George Orwell was born in India and achieved recognition in the 1930's and 40's for his essays, documentaries, criticism, and novels.
  1. 1984 - George Orwell

1984 Quiz

"1984" is a famous American novel. What happens in this book? And, why is the story so memorable? Test your knowledge about "1984."

Politics and Literature: George Orwell

Is language declining? If so, what are the causes? George Orwell wrote about the topic in his essays and other literature...

George Orwell

George Orwell was a famous English novelist and journalist, known for Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) and Animal Farm (1945). V.S. Pritchett called him "the wintry conscience of a generation."

George Orwell - List of Works

George Orwell is a novelist, essayist and critic. He's famous as the author of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. Here's a list of works by George Orwell.

George Orwell Quotes

George Orwell is one of the most famous English writers of his time. He is perhaps best known for his controversial novel, 1984, a dystopian tale in which language and truth is corrupted. He also wrote Animal Farm, an anti-Soviet fable where the animals revolt against the humans.

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