Orwell son uncomfortable’ with some of author’s work

George Orwell’s son has expressed concern over some of his late father’s work.

- MAIRA BUTT

Richard Blair, 80, was adopted by Orwell and his wife after they struggled to conceive naturally.

The British writer is widely considered one of the most influential authors of the 20th century, with 1984 and Animal Farm having become cultural touchstones around the world. But Blair, who describes himself as a "left-wing Conservative" has not followed in the footsteps of his revolutionary socialist father. He admitted that some of the writer's work makes him "uncomfortable".

"He was very black and white about categorising people," Blair told The Guardian. "The sandal-wearing, bearded liberal-lefties with sweaters, he didn't like them at all. And shopkeepers were usually right-wing types."