Eric Arthur Blair was better known by what pen name?

Wish they'd told us why he chose that particular pen name.

1984 has turned prophetic.

"When Eric Arthur Blair was getting ready to publish his first book, Down and Out in Paris and London, he decided to use a pen name so his family wouldn’t be embarrassed by his time in poverty. According to the Orwell Foundation, the name George Orwell is a mix of the name of the reigning monarch, King George VI, and that of a local river."

Player #nana11, In future years Orwell’s 1984 will be described as restrained understatement

Democratic Socialism is a much better alternative than capitalism or communism. Our biosphere is in dire peril as a direct result of human activity and all eyes should be on immediately taking drastic steps help it recover. Be aware and be proactive.

I read 1984, let me tell you, not an easy book to get around but is extremely interesting, there should be a modern movie on it! Highly recommend reading the book if you have time and patience.

1984, one of my all-time favourite novels, I have read it many times. Down & Out in Paris & London is a sad description of living in poverty.

I LOVEDHIS BOOK 1984 BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING. SOUNDS LIKE THE US GOVT. ALSO ANIMAL FARM. YOULL NOTICE HIS BOOKS ARE MAINLY SATIRE HIDDEN FROM GOVT EYES. THIS why I like it. another one is Farenheit 451 even though someone else wrote it.

Homage to Catalonia is a good read

Probably because it sounds cool. 😬