George Orwell A. He knew he wanted to be a writer B. His first poem age 4 or 5 C. He is the middle child of three II. Prep School A. His school looked down on him for being poor. B. He wrote a few poems in Gregorian style 1. A few patriotic poems a. He is printed in local paper 2. A few nature poems C. His hatred for authority begins D. Very large negative effect on life. III. Non-writing years A. 1918-27 B. Worked as a policeman in Burma C. Wrote a few thoughts on paper but no real work completed IV. Major production years A.1930-45 1. Wrote almost all of his books a. Most books written about his life experiences until th