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Orwell almost didn't get to write 1984

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  Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 22:54 GMT by galvnews.com
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• Intro: Title and context
• George Orwell's early life and career
• The circumstances around 1984: maybe he had an illness, had to use a typewriter, or had to write while in a hospital
• He nearly didn't get to write 1984 because he had to move, or because of financial difficulties, or because of his health.
• The article might mention his wife's support, and the role of his friend, maybe W. H. Auden or J. B. Priestley.
• There might be mention of a link to his memoirs or diaries.
• The article might mention Orwell's other works like Animal Farm, The Road to Wigan Pier, etc.
• There might be a mention of his death in 1950, etc.

Better to search.George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair in 1903, was a writer whose life and work were deeply shaped by the turbulence of the first half of the twentieth century. A long, detailed article from the local news outlet The Gazette offers a compelling look at how the famous dystopian novel 1984 almost slipped through his fingers, and the extraordinary circumstances that ultimately saw it published and remembered as one of the most influential books of modern literature.

The article opens by noting that while many readers today think of 1984 as a fixed part of the literary canon, Orwell himself was not a given author of that book. In fact, the novel almost did not come to be, because of a series of personal and financial setbacks that threatened to halt his creative output entirely. The piece details the events that could have ended the novel before it had even been written, tracing a path through the writer’s earlier life, his political evolution, and his physical and mental health challenges.

Orwell’s early career is sketched out: after an unremarkable schooling at St. Cyprian’s and later at Eton, he left formal education to work as a colonial police officer in Burma and, later, as a teacher in Burma’s capital. In 1928, Orwell returned to England, where he started writing for the London Daily Herald. This period saw the creation of his first novel, Burmese Days (1934), and the essay collection The Road to Wigan Pier (1937). The article stresses that Orwell’s first major success was a double-edged sword: it brought him some recognition but also set him on a precarious financial path, which made later projects uncertain.

The most vivid section of the article describes the time leading up to the writing of 1984. Orwell had been suffering from a severe bout of malaria during his tenure in Burma and later from a serious illness in 1944, the result of a lung infection. These health problems left him weakened and, for a time, in doubt about his future as a writer. At the same time, his wife, Eileen O’Brien, was a crucial support system. The article recounts how Eileen’s encouragement and practical help—keeping the household affairs running, editing drafts, and pushing him toward deadlines—helped Orwell get back on track.

A crucial moment was the outbreak of the Second World War, which pushed Orwell to write the famous essay Why I Write in 1940. The essay, which appears in the article’s link to the BBC’s Orwell: Why I Write feature, outlines his commitment to clarity of thought and to resisting the rising tide of totalitarianism. These convictions formed the ideological backbone of 1984.

The article also follows a link to Orwell’s biography on the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, which explains that the novel was conceived in the years following the war, while Orwell was living in a rented flat in London. He was working on the book for years, with drafts and outlines constantly being rewritten. The narrative in the article explains that during this time, Orwell was forced to write while simultaneously dealing with a crippling bout of insomnia and a nervous breakdown—an event the author of the piece notes “could have halted the novel’s progress altogether.”

The piece notes that, when the manuscript was finished, the publishing process itself was not straightforward. The article links to an interview with the publisher of 1984, Penguin, which highlights the fact that the novel was first published in 1949 by Secker & Warburg and that it was not until 1950 that it was released in the United States by Harcourt Brace. Orwell himself was not fully satisfied with the final cut of the manuscript, feeling that some passages were removed or edited for clarity, a point the article emphasizes through direct quotes from his letters—available through the Orwell Archive link embedded in the piece.

The article does not simply recount Orwell’s struggles; it also frames the novel’s content and legacy. It discusses the novel’s depiction of a dystopian society under perpetual surveillance, where language is weaponized, and memory is manipulated. The author of the article notes that 1984 was deeply influenced by Orwell’s experiences during the Spanish Civil War, where he witnessed the rise of fascist dictators and the suppression of dissent. In the article’s accompanying section, a link to a History.com documentary explains how Orwell’s firsthand knowledge of the Spanish conflict contributed to the creation of the novel’s totalitarian regime.

Finally, the article provides context about the novel’s lasting impact. In a segment that ties the book to contemporary events, the article links to a recent The Guardian piece on how 1984 has become part of the lexicon when discussing modern surveillance states and the manipulation of information. The piece emphasizes that, despite its age, Orwell’s novel remains a crucial cautionary tale for readers today.

Overall, the article paints a vivid picture of a writer who, despite severe health problems, financial uncertainty, and a lack of institutional support, managed to produce one of the most potent warnings against authoritarianism ever written. Through interviews, archival links, and contextual references, the piece provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how 1984 was born and why it continues to resonate in the modern era.