GEORGE ORWELL'S WRITING STYLE AND HIS WORKS ABOUT SOCIALISM

Аннотация

This article examines George Orwell's early socialist views during the period before World War II (1928-1939). Through analysis of his early writings, correspondence, and biographical accounts, the study identifies three key experiences that shaped his political development: his time in Burma, his experiences with poverty, and his involvement in the Spanish Civil War. The analysis explores how Orwell's conception of socialism, emphasizing moral and humanistic aspects, democratic principles, and clear language, differed from mainstream socialist movements of his time. Finally, the article demonstrates how these early socialist views were reflected in his pre-war works, laying the foundation for his later critiques of totalitarianism. Keywords: biography, socialism, Orwell, social classes, political literature, imperialism. George Orwell (1903-1950), born Eric Arthur Blair, remains one of the most influential political writers of the 20th century. His works, such as Animal Farm (1945) and 1984 (1949), are widely regarded as powerful critiques of totalitarianism. However, Orwell's political philosophy was complex and developed significantly throughout his life. This article examines Orwell's early views on socialism, focusing particularly on the period before World War II (1928-1939). During this formative period, Orwell developed the basic socialist principles that would later influence his famous works (Ingle, 2006). Understanding his early socialist thinking provides crucial context for interpreting his later literary contributions and political positions. This analysis addresses three main research questions: (1) What experiences shaped Orwell's early socialist views? (2) How did Orwell's conception of socialism differ from the major socialist movements of his time? (3) How were Orwell's early socialist views reflected in his pre-war writings?