George Orwell

Дата рождения

25 июня 1903 г.

Дата смерти

21 января 1950 г.

Биография

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.