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George Orwell (born Eric Arthur Blair on June 25, 1903 – January 21, 1950) was an influential English novelist, essayist, and critic, best known for his powerful critiques of totalitarianism and social injustice. Born in Motihari, India, to a British family, Orwell was educated at Eton College before joining the Indian Imperial Police in Burma. His experiences there fueled his disdain for imperialism and shaped his literary voice.

Orwell’s first major work, Down and Out in Paris and London (1933), depicted the struggles of the impoverished in two major cities and was published under his pen name. He gained acclaim with novels such as Animal Farm (1945), a satirical allegory of the Russian Revolution, and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), a dystopian narrative that explores themes of surveillance, censorship, and authoritarianism. Both works remain highly relevant and are considered classics of modern literature.

Throughout his career, Orwell wrote extensively on political and social issues, advocating for democratic socialism and critiquing oppressive regimes. His essays, including Shooting an Elephant and Politics and the English Language, further established his reputation as a keen observer of human behavior and societal structures. Orwell’s legacy endures through his profound impact on literature and political thought, making him one of the most significant writers of the 20th century.