“There is a minority of gifted, willfuf people who are determined to live their own lives to the end, and writers belong in this class.”
Quote by George Orwell
Author
George Orwell
George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was a British novelist and political critic. Known for his sharp social criticism and profound insights into totalitarianism, Orwell is best remembered for his novels '1984' and 'Animal Farm', which remain influential to this day. more
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