George Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic born in 1903. He is best known for his books "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four", which are considered classics of dystopian literature. Orwell's writing is known for its clarity, simplicity, and commitment to social justice. He was also a political activist and fought in the Spanish Civil War. Orwell died in 1950 at the age of 46, but his writing continues to be widely read and influential.