"The Complete Works" is a collection of the 9 novels and 50 essays by George Orwell. Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, biting social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism. Novels included in this collection: – Down and Out in Paris and London (1933) – Burmese Days (1934) – A Clergyman's Daughter (1935) – Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1936) – The Road to Wigan Pier (1937) – Homage to Catalonia (1938) – Coming Up for Air (1939) – Animal Farm (1945) – Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949)