Eric Arthur Blair, famously known as George Orwell is one of the most influential English authors, who is best known for Animal Farm, which is a famous novella that talks about power and corruption.

The literary works of the novelist delve into themes such as totalitarianism, especially in the twentieth century. Orwell didn't receive any formal education in philosophy, yet his work questioned political philosophy, philosophy of language, and ethics but there is some much more to him that people don't know about him.

Orwell drew heavily from his own experiences while working on his writings. As the author's 123rd birth anniversary approaches on June 25, here are five fascinating facts you may not know about him: