George Orwell

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George Orwell

George Orwell, the esteemed British author, was born Eric Arthur Blair on June 25, 1903, in Motihari, Bengal Presidency, present-day Bihar, British India. Orwell's captivating writing, marked by his piercing social commentary and distinct narrative style, has solidified his place as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century literature.

Orwell's early years were marked by a nomadic existence as his father, a British civil servant, moved the family frequently. This exposure to diverse cultures and experiences would later shape his worldview and literary works. Orwell's education began at a preparatory school in Eastbourne, followed by Eton College, where he distinguished himself as an attentive student. However, due to his family's financial constraints, Orwell opted against pursuing higher education at a university.

In 1922, Orwell joined the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, seeking to contribute to the British Empire. His time in Burma exposed him to the harsh realities of imperialism and igni

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Audiobooks by George Orwell

Animal Farm Audiobook by George Orwell
Animal Farm
George Orwell
Sounded TrueVoice Audiobook
Audiobook - 2h 57m
Road to Wigan Pier Audiobook by George Orwell
Road to Wigan Pier
George Orwell
Sounded TrueVoice Audiobook
Audiobook - 6h 51m
The Orwell Chronicles Audiobook by George Orwell
The Orwell Chronicles
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 10h 52m
1984 Português Audiobook by George Orwell
1984 Português
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 10h 14m
1984 Italiano Audiobook by George Orwell
1984 Italiano
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 11h 18m
1984 Russian Audiobook by George Orwell
1984 Russian
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 10h 35m
George Orwell 1984 Español Audiobook by George Orwell
George Orwell 1984 Español
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 10h 49m
George Orwell 1984+ Audiobook by George Orwell
George Orwell 1984+
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Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 3h 56m
Rebelión en la granja Audiobook by George Orwell
Rebelión en la granja
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 3h 29m
1984 Is Now Audiobook by George Orwell
1984 Is Now
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 3h 25m
1984 Audiobook by George Orwell
1984
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 9h 52m
1984 Audiobook Audiobook by George Orwell
1984 Audiobook
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 3h 25m
1984 With Full Cast Audiobook by George Orwell
1984 With Full Cast
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 3h 28m
1984 Audiobook by George Orwell
1984
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 3h 2m
A Clergyman's Daughter Audiobook by George Orwell
A Clergyman's Daughter
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 1h 33m
1984 In Polish Audiobook by George Orwell
1984 In Polish
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 12h 15m
Animal Farm Audiobook by George Orwell
Animal Farm
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 3h 15m
1984 Audiobook by George Orwell
1984
George Orwell
Studio Narrated Audiobook
Audiobook - 10h 45m