Sometimes called the conscience of a generation, Orwell is best known for two novels: Animal Farm and 1984. Both books, ...

To make amends for rejecting his manuscript, the British Council finally published the essay by the acclaimed author, along with a letter entitled “With apologies to Mr Orwell.” Unfortunately ...

He died of tuberculosis at 47. In that brief lifespan he produced an enormous volume of essays and novels, including “1984,” a chilling portrayal of the dehumanizing effects of totalitarian society.

Big Brother, it seemed, was watching, and he likely disapproved of what he saw. CU Boulder Professor Patty Limerick embodied 1984 author George Orwell in several public conversation, guided by the ...

The British Council has apologised to George Orwell after rejecting an essay of his seven decades ago. The author of 1984 and Animal Farm wrote the piece, entitled British Cookery, in 1946.