George Orwell: A Life of Insights and Impact
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Early Life and Education George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, entered the world on June 25, 1903, in Bengal, India. His father, Richard Wellesley Blair, was a civil servant in the Indian Army, while his mother, Ida Mabel Blair, hailed from a French background. Orwell's childhood was marked by a move to England with his mother and sister, away from his father who remained in India. His education journey started at a convent school and continued through St. Cyprian's School, Wellington, and Eton. Despite financial constraints, his academic brilliance shone through. A Life of Struggle and Exploration After schooling, Orwell joined the Indian Imperial Police Force but eventually returned to England in 1927. He made a determined effort to establish his writing career, publishing his first significant work "Down and Out in Paris" in 1933. Illness struck in 1938, but he persevered, producing essays and reviews. He worked for the BBC and brought notable literary figures onto …