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 (121 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2 | 6.50 | 0.06% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 145,804 | $280,000 | 185$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 31,968 | $48,000 | 54$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 20,853 | $2,700,000 | 829$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 2,078,938 | 1,787 | $56,000 | 48$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 93,137 | $1,500,000 | 662$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 34,318 | $2,700,000 | 1,420$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 19 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,222 | $210,000 | 97$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,174 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,216 | $110,000 | 45$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.35% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 205,933 | $350,000 | 1,215$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,733 | $230,000 | 103$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,427 | $670,000 | 687$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 27,774 | $106,000 | 55$ |
| Totals | 16 | 778,766,047 | 607,365 | $8,981,900 | 5,414$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Taiwan:
Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian classic written by George Orwell.
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Peru:
George Orwell used irony to discuss the nature of football in his writings.
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Venezuela:
George Orwell is quoted regarding the concept of 'Neolengua' in his book '1984'.
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Venezuela:
Orwell's works are referenced as essential for understanding the transformation of a modern state.
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Kenya:
The play 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell was once a set book in secondary schools.
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Jamaica:
George Orwell’s novel 1984 critiques totalitarian regimes and the manipulation of truth.
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South Africa:
George Orwell observed that political language is designed not to reveal truth but to conceal it.
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Pakistan:
George Orwell is the subject of a documentary by Raoul Peck showcased at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Slovakia:
George Orwell is noted as another prominent figure who fell victim to tuberculosis.
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France:
George Orwell anticipated the process of inversion of meaning in his masterpiece 1984.
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