George Orwell
George Orwell was an influential British writer and journalist known for his works that explore themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and social injustice. His notable books, such as '1984' and 'Animal Farm,' continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about government control and individual freedoms. His writing style and political commentary have made him a key figure in 20th-century literature.
Born on Jun 25, 1903 (122 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 3 | 7.00 | 0.26% | +10% | 28,435,943 | 82,677 | $48,000 | 140$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 58,548 | $2,700,000 | 2,329$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 7,657 | $530,000 | 402$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 4,532 | $350,000 | 274$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,052,635 | $2,900,000 | 2,212$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,831 | $1,700,000 | 1,334$ |
| Peru | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 25,285 | $230,000 | 176$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 57,764 | $2,700,000 | 2,389$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,092 | $54,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 12 | 1,631,190,690 | 1,321,021 | $11,212,000 | 9,298$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Lithuania:
George Orwell is the subject of the documentary film 'Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5', exploring his work and its relevance today.
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France:
David Bowie considered adapting George Orwell's novel 1984 into a musical.
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Venezuela:
The phrase 'war is peace' comes from George Orwell's novel 1984, used as propaganda by the government.
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Canada:
The list included classics such as George Orwell’s Nineteen-Eighty-Four.
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United Kingdom:
1984 by George Orwell was one of the classics targeted by the book ban.
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United Kingdom:
Other books to be pulled from shelves include George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, which officials say contains passages that discuss sexual intercourse and rape; Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World.
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Venezuela:
The term 'Cold War' was coined by writer George Orwell in 1945 to describe a state of 'peace that is not peace'.
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Peru:
George Orwell's '1984' is referenced to describe the unsettling scene around the new bridge.
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Venezuela:
George Orwell is known for his influential novels, particularly '1984' and 'Animal Farm'.
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Sweden:
George Orwell is referenced for his thoughts on English patriotism and national symbols.
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