“In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
About
George Orwell didn’t write to entertain… he wrote to warn. With a pen like a scalpel, he dissected power, peeled back propaganda, and revealed the quiet horror of unchecked control. In a world twisting words to hide its crimes, Orwell stood for truth, plain, fearless, and unyielding. His visions were bleak, but his purpose was bright: to awaken conscience, to defend liberty, and to show that even in silence, resistance can begin with a sentence. He gave us the vocabulary to fight tyranny and the courage to see it coming.
Place of Birth
Motihari, British India
Birthday
June 25, 1903
Death
January 21, 1950 in London, England
Legacy
George Orwell was a British writer, journalist, and political thinker best known for his fiercely critical portrayals of totalitarianism and authoritarian control. His novels 1984 and Animal Farm have become timeless warnings against propaganda, censorship, and the abuse of power. Orwell’s legacy endures in political discourse, literature, and activism, with his name synonymous with dystopian foresight.
Influence
Orwell shaped the way we think about truth, surveillance, and freedom. His work introduced terms like “Big Brother,” “doublethink,” and “thoughtcrime” into everyday language. Politicians, dissidents, teachers, and citizens around the world have drawn from his warnings. His style of clear, direct writing also influenced generations of journalists and essayists.
Values & Beliefs
Orwell believed in truth, individual liberty, and moral responsibility. A democratic socialist, he was deeply critical of both fascist and Stalinist regimes. He saw writing as a form of resistance and fought against lies, euphemisms, and political manipulation. Orwell’s moral clarity and defense of ordinary people defined his belief in justice and the power of language.
Most Famous For:
Writing 1984 and Animal Farm, two of the most influential political novels of the 20th century
Exposing the dangers of totalitarianism, censorship, and ideological extremism
Coining powerful political concepts that remain culturally relevant
Championing free expression, honesty, and democratic values
“Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.”
Ethan Townzen 