Eric Arthur Blair, known by his pen name George Orwell, was a prolific English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic, celebrated for his lucid prose, biting social criticism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism. Born on June 25, 1903, in Motihari, British India, Blair was a man of formidable intellect and deep convictions. A graduate of Eton College, he served in the Indian Imperial...