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Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist and essayist, journalist and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, awareness of social injustice, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism.

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Rue du Pot de Fer, on the Left Bank, in the 5th arrondissement, where Blair lived in Paris
Rue du Pot de Fer, on the Left Bank, in the 5th arrondissement, where Blair lived in Paris
George Orwell's grave
George Orwell's grave
Blair's 1927 lodgings in Portobello Road
Blair's 1927 lodgings in Portobello Road
Southwold – North Parade
Southwold – North Parade
The pen-name "George Orwell" was inspired by the River Orwell[42]
The pen-name "George Orwell" was inspired by the River Orwell[42]
Orwell's time as a bookseller is commemorated with this plaque
Orwell's time as a bookseller is commemorated with this plaque
Laurence O'Shaughnessy's former home, the large house on the corner, 24 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London[66]
Laurence O'Shaughnessy's former home, the large house on the corner, 24 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London[66]
Barnhill on the Isle of Jura
Barnhill on the Isle of Jura
University College Hospital where Orwell died
University College Hospital where Orwell died
Blair family home at Shiplake
Blair family home at Shiplake
A former warehouse in Wigan Pier is named after Orwell
A former warehouse in Wigan Pier is named after Orwell
Blair's time at St. Cyprian's informed his essay "Such, Such Were the Joys"
Blair's time at St. Cyprian's informed his essay "Such, Such Were the Joys"
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