Penulis: Eric Arthur Blair

Eric Arthur Blair, known more prominently by his pen name, George Orwell, was an influential English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic renowned for his lucid prose, biting social criticism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism. Born on June 25, 1903, in Motihari, British India, he was educated at Eton College. His experiences of imperialism as a police officer in Burma informed his first major work, “Burmese Days”. However, it is his later novels, “Animal Farm” (1945) and “Nineteen Eighty-Four” (1949), for which he is best remembered, both serving as incisive commentaries on totalitarianism and oppression. His writing is marked by a clear focus on clarity, imagination, and a profound belief in social justice. “A Clergyman”s Daughter” published in 1935, reflects Orwell”s acute observations of social iniquities and individual struggle, albeit considered one of his lesser-known works. It underlines his literary style characterized by a continuous pursuit for truth obscured by societal norms. Orwell”s oeuvre extends to impactful essays like “Shooting an Elephant” and “Politics and the English Language”, which remain quintessential readings in the canon of English literature. His personal experiences depicted in “Down and Out in Paris and London” and “The Road to Wigan Pier”, have immortalized Orwell as a conscientious writer whose works evoke thought and foster dialogue on liberty and individual rights in the fabric of complex social systems. Orwell died on January 21, 1950, leaving behind a legacy of work that continues to challenge and inspire.