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George Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterized by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism. He is best known for his dystopian novels Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Author Details

Years Active: 1903 - 1950
Nationality: British
Total Books: 9
First Published: 1933
Best-Selling Book: Nineteen Eighty-Four

๐Ÿ“š Notable Works

๐Ÿ“š Books by George Orwell

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Cover of 1984

1984

Published: 2013

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4.5 (82)

309 pages

Fiction
Cover of Nineteen Eighty-four

Nineteen Eighty-four

Published: 1989

325 pages

Dystopias
Cover of Nineteen Eighty-Four

Nineteen Eighty-Four

Published: 2017

468 pages

Cover of Animal Farm

Animal Farm

Published: 1990

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5.0 (2)

156 pages

Fiction
Cover of Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four

Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four

Published: 1982

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5.0 (1)

470 pages

Fiction
Cover of Coming Up for Air

Coming Up for Air

Published: 2021

257 pages

Fiction
Cover of Selected Essays

Selected Essays

Published: 2021

369 pages

Fiction
Cover of Why I Write

Why I Write

Published: 2025

11 pages

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โœ๏ธ Writing Style & Analysis

Clear, direct prose with political allegory and social commentary

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

๐ŸŽจ Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Totalitarianism Social injustice Language and propaganda Individual vs state Political corruption Truth and reality
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๐Ÿ“– Where to Start Reading

๐ŸŸข Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Nineteen Eighty-Four

๐Ÿ”ต Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

Animal Farm

๐ŸŸฃ Advanced

For devoted fans:

Homage to Catalonia

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