George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair in 1903, was a British writer and journalist renowned for his critical and insightful works on social injustice, totalitarianism, and the misuse of political power. He is best known for his novels "1984" and "Animal Farm," which explore themes of surveillance, oppression, and the corruption of ideals. Orwell's writing style is noted for its clarity, wit, and sharp criticism of authoritarian regimes, drawn from both his experiences in the Spanish Civil War and his deep-seated commitment to democratic socialism.