King, or fine British author (6,6)

I believe the answer is:

george orwell

'british author' is the definition.
(George Orwell, 1903-1950)

'king or fine' is the wordplay.
'king' becomes 'george' (eg King George VI).
'fine' becomes 'well' (similar in meaning).
'george'+'or'+'well'='GEORGE ORWELL'

(Another definition for george orwell that I've seen is " "Animal Farm" author".)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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