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Brown University

George Orwell: Exhibition From the D. J. Leab Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting exhibit follows Eric Blair's career as George Orwell, and includes images of Orwell works and links to library catalog records.
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Other

Literature Network: George Orwell

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of George Orwell, pseudonym of Eric Arthur Blair, (1903-1950) and author of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. Orwell is quoted throughout the biography which helps to understand his political reasoning in the...
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century Works: Down and Out in Paris in London

For Students 9th - 10th
"Down and Out in Paris in London" was the first book published by Eric Arthur Blair under the pseudonym George Orwell. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century People: George Orwell

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of George Orwell's impact on 20th Century literature and view additional resources such as related articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: George Orwell: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a biography of George Orwell, the pen name for Eric Arthur Blair, author of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.