A Guide to the Works of George Orwell

The visionary writer who exposed the dangers of totalitarianism and manipulation in society.

Author

George Orwell was a British writer known for his insightful critiques of totalitarianism and social injustice in the mid-20th century.

Works

George Orwell is best known for his dystopian novels "1984" and "Animal Farm," which explore themes of totalitarianism and political corruption.

Impact

George Orwell's impactful exploration of totalitarianism and surveillance in works like "1984" continues to shape modern discussions on power and control.

Explore the Works

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Summary of Animal Farm

A revolutionary fable of power, corruption, and the perils of equality.

1984

Summary of 1984

Totalitarianism, surveillance, and the fight for individual freedom in a dystopian society.

featured image Homage to Catalonia

Summary of Homage to Catalonia

The brutal reality of war and the fight for freedom in Catalonia.

featured image Burmese Days

Summary of Burmese Days

An exploration of colonialism, corruption, and cultural clashes in British-controlled Burma.

featured image Coming Up for Air

Summary of Coming Up for Air

Escape the depths of memory and rediscover the magic of the present.

Down and out in Paris

Summary of Down and Out in Paris and London

Struggling through poverty and survival in the heart of two iconic cities.

featured image The Road to Wigan Pier

Summary of The Road to Wigan Pier

The stark realities of poverty and class division in industrial England.

featured image Keep the Aspidistra Flying

Summary of Keep the Aspidistra Flying

Rebellion, disillusionment, and the pursuit of true freedom in a materialistic world.

featured image A Clergymans Daughter

Summary of A Clergyman’s Daughter

An introspective journey through faith, duty, and the search for identity.

featured image The Lion and the Unicorn

Summary of The Lion and the Unicorn

The eternal struggle for power and honor between two mighty beasts.

featured image Shooting an Elephant

Summary of Shooting an Elephant

The internal struggle of power and morality in colonial Burma.

featured image Politics and the English Language

Summary of Politics and the English Language

Unraveling the power of language and its impact on politics and society.

featured image Inside the Whale and Other Essays

Summary of Inside the Whale and Other Essays

Navigating the depths of human experience through insightful and thought-provoking essays.

featured image Reflections on Gandhi

Summary of Reflections on Gandhi

Unveiling the enduring legacy of a peaceful revolutionary

featured image The Prevention of Literature

Summary of The Prevention of Literature

The fight to preserve truth and freedom in a world of censorship.

featured image England Your England

Summary of England Your England

Exploring the essence of Englishness through Orwell's personal reflections

featured image The Moon Under Water

Summary of The Moon Under Water

Discover the enchanting secrets hidden beneath the mysterious glow of The Moon Under Water.

featured image Such Such Were the Joys

Summary of Such, Such Were the Joys

Navigating childhood innocence and cruelty in George Orwell's poignant memoir.

featured image Marrakech

Summary of Marrakech

A journey through the vibrant sights, sounds, and scents of Marrakech's exotic streets.

featured image Why I Write

Summary of Why I Write

Unleashing memories through the power of words.

The Chronomancer's Map

June 25, 1903

George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair) is born in Motihari, Bengal, India

1911

Orwell begins his education at St. Cyprian's School in Eastbourne, England

1917

Orwell enters Eton College

1922

Orwell joins the Indian Imperial Police in Burma

1928

Orwell resigns from the police and becomes a writer

1933

Publication of Orwell's first book, 'Down and Out in Paris and London'

1936

Orwell travels to Spain to report on the Spanish Civil War

1938

Orwell's novel 'Homage to Catalonia' is published

1945

Publication of Orwell's novel 'Animal Farm'

1949

Orwell's iconic novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' is published

1950

Orwell marries Sonia Brownell

1950

Orwell's health deteriorates, diagnosed with tuberculosis

January 21, 1950

George Orwell passes away in London, England

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