The Orwell Society
George Orwell
George Orwell is the renowned author of Nineteen Eighty-Four, Animal Farm, Homage to Catalonia, and numerous essays on politics, culture, and society.
The Orwell Society, founded in 2011, aims to encourage a deeper understanding of Orwell’s ideas, his commitment to truth, and his relevance in contemporary times.
The Orwell Society Mission
The Orwell Society operates with the primary goal of advancing the study and appreciation of Orwell’s literary and journalistic contributions.
The Society is independent and is not Party Political. The Society supports research into Orwell’s life and work including that on the themes of totalitarianism, freedom of speech, and social justice, and encourages the application of his insights to modern political and cultural issues.
Activities
The society organises a variety of activities, including:
- Lectures and Conferences – Hosting talks by Orwell scholars, journalists, and writers who explore Orwell’s influence on literature and political thought.
- Educational Initiatives – Supporting students, researchers, and writers through essay competitions and grants to encourage engagement with Orwell’s work.
- Publications and Newsletters – Producing articles, book reviews, and newsletters to keep members updated on Orwell-related discussions and new research.
- Guided Tours and Visits – Arranging visits to key Orwellian sites, such as his birthplace in India, his homes in the UK, and locations significant to The Road to Wigan Pier and Homage to Catalonia.
- Social Media and Online Presence – Engaging with a wider audience through its website, blog, and social media platforms, where Orwell’s ideas are discussed in relation to contemporary issues.
How to Join The Orwell Society
The Orwell Society is a registered UK charity and all subscriptions and donations go towards promoting the life and work of George Orwell.
We welcome members from all backgrounds, including academics, students, and general readers interested in Orwell’s work. Members gain access to exclusive events, research materials, and discussions on Orwell’s enduring impact.
Latest Articles
Orwell and Pritt
* Introduction. George Orwell’s Collected Works include numerous references to D. N. Pritt i.e. Denis Nowell Pritt KC. Here I look at them. In a subsequent article I will look at the life of D. N. Pritt a remarkable man with a massive blind spot. Facing Unpleasant Facts. In his Diary of events leading up → Read full article
When Orwellian becomes Kafkaesque
One Hundred Years of Franz Kafka’s The Trial * A century has now passed since Franz Kafka’s most renowned work The Trial was published posthumously in defiance of his dying wishes by his literary executor. The novel was originally published in the German language as Der Prozess in 1925, along with his other novels Der → Read full article
Animal Farm – A Czech Discovery
“I don’t think the book could be openly published in any iron curtain country until the map changes a good deal.” George Orwell to Leonard Moore, CWGO XIX: 234 In the mid-1940s Animal Farm took the world by storm. Naturally, its most enthusiastic readers and eager translators were those who had experienced all the vicissitudes → Read full article
Strange Meeting
Orwell and Henry Miller by Dr. Jennifer Cowe Henry Miller arguably has a lot to thanks George Orwell for, at least posthumously. He is rarely read in university level courses and is most often included in the mid- twentieth century dinosaur category of writers who have become somewhat passé of late. It is his inclusion → Read full article
The Orwell Statue
The Orwell Society owns the statue of Orwell (sculpted by Martin Jennings) outside Broadcasting House the headquarters of the BBC in London.
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