George Orwell

George Orwell

author United Kingdom

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
208,264
Power
3,690$
Sentiment
6.93
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Venezuela 2 6.50 0.12% +10% 28,435,943 37,984 $48,000 64$
Australia 2 7.00 0.10% +0% 25,499,884 26,772 $1,380,000 1,449$
Iceland 2 7.00 0.11% +10% 341,243 400 $24,000 28$
Ireland 2 7.00 0.11% +10% 5,030,000 5,843 $5,100 6$
Serbia 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 8,737,371 4,508 $55,000 28$
Portugal 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 10,196,709 5,728 $240,000 135$
Israel 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 9,216,900 5,061 $400,000 220$
Costa Rica 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 5,094,118 2,670 $62,000 32$
Colombia 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 50,882,884 27,475 $350,000 189$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 22,034 $2,700,000 876$
Slovakia 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 5,459,642 2,844 $110,000 57$
Argentina 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 45,195,774 23,539 $450,000 234$
Greece 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 10,423,054 5,506 $190,000 100$
Hungary 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 9,660,351 7,098 $160,000 118$
Romania 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 19,237,691 9,871 $250,000 128$
Nepal 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 29,136,808 20,932 $34,000 24$
Totals 20 330,434,383 208,265 $6,458,100 3,688$
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Recent Mentions

Greece Greece: George Orwell is referenced for his essay comparing books to cigarettes. 7

Kathimerini: Αυτά τα 13.000 βιβλία ποιός τα διάβασε;

Argentina Argentina: George Orwell is mentioned as the author of the dystopian novels Animal Farm and 1984. 5

Clarín: Un mundo sin periodistas

Venezuela Venezuela: George Orwell is remembered for his thoughts on false equality in totalitarian regimes. 7

El Nacional: La libertad de prensa en el mundo, un bastión para la democracia

Iceland Iceland: George Orwell wrote the novel 1984, which explores themes of government control and surveillance. 9

Morgunblaðið: Þegar ríkið vill stýra hugsunum þínum