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Richard Horatio Blair (born 14 May 1944) is a British trustee and patron who is the only (adopted) son of English author George Orwell. Life and works. Blair was adopted by Eileen and Eric Blair (George Orwell), and after their deaths, lived with Avril Dunn (née Blair, Orwell's sister, his legal guardian) and Bill Dunn.
Mar 22, 2017 · Eric Arthur Blair, who took the name George Orwell to avoid embarrassing his family by sleeping rough during research, died in January 1950 at just 46. He had adopted Richard six years...
Jun 30, 2023 · Richard Blair was speaking on the 120th anniversary of the writer's birth. He was adopted by Eric Blair - better known by his pen name of George Orwell. Orwell's novel 1984 was the origin of...
Mar 25, 2009 · Most Orwell readers know that he and Eileen adopted a son, Richard. And that’s about all they know of Richard Blair (George Orwell was the pseudonym of Eric Blair), who has kept his silence...
Jul 6, 2016 · Gavin Freeguard, trustee of the Orwell Youth Prize, interviews Richard Blair, George Orwell's son.
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- The Orwell Foundation
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Oct 27, 2011 · Richard Blair, the son of George Orwell, recounts his early memories of living with his aunt Avril on the island of Jura. He describes the challenges, conflicts and adventures of growing up in a remote and isolated environment.
May 12, 2022 · Richard Blair, the son of the renowned author George Orwell, shares his insights and memories of his father's life and works in this exclusive interview. He also talks about The Orwell Society and The Orwell Foundation, which promote and celebrate Orwell's legacy.
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