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George Orwell

1 series 12 books in order 11 standalone books

George Orwell was the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950), an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism. He is credited in our catalog with Animal Farm. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1903
Known for
The Heritage of Literature Series, section B

Series by George Orwell

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has George Orwell written?

We list 12 books by George Orwell across 1 series, published between 1945–1949 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read George Orwell's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Animal Farm.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy George Orwell's books?

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