Why is Orwell so important

One of the most influential intellectuals at the beginning of the 21st century, Christopher Hitchens often and willingly compare with George Orwell: both have amazingly similar biographies, a close style of thinking and even writing. This proximity to its hero allowed Hitchens to create one of Orwell’s best biographies to date.
At the same time, the book of Hitchens is not only about the writer himself, but also about the “Orwell” world - what was it during his life, what he became after his death and what he was now. Why the foresight of Orwell, again and again embodied in various forms, turned out to be so relevant. Why neither the “right” nor the “left” loved him so much and nevertheless persistently tried to call him into their ranks - even after death.
In search of the source of insight, Orwell Hitchens deeply explores his personality, his motivation, his aspiration and restrictions. The most ambiguous features (including his anti -Feminism and homophobia) and episodes of activity (including the notorious “Orwell List”) do not ignore. The portrait of Orwell, created by Hitchens, is extremely holistic in its inconsistency - perhaps closest to the original