George Orwell

1903, India (then British Empire) — 1950

George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, is best known for 1984 and Animal Farm. His work critiques totalitarianism, propaganda, and political manipulation. 1984 was written as a warning about surveillance and authoritarian control, shaped by his experiences during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Ironically, his books have been banned or restricted in various countries, including the Soviet Union and at times in China. Orwell himself was a vocal critic of censorship and political repression, advocating for intellectual freedom until his death.