Orwell, George
Burmese Days (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141185378
- author:
- Orwell, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.52 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
George Orwell's Burmese Days is a powerful portrayal of British colonial rule in Burma, as seen through the eyes of a white timber merchant. The novel explores the complexities of a society where corruption and imperial bigotry thrive, and the struggle for individual freedom and identity. A central theme of the book is the friendship between a white man, Flory, and an Indian doctor, Veraswami, who challenge the conventions of their time. When Veraswami is in danger, Flory must navigate the treacherous world of colonial politics to help him. Meanwhile, the arrival of a beautiful woman from Paris offers Flory a chance to escape the loneliness and superficiality of colonial life. First published in 1934, Burmese Days has been re-released in Penguin Modern Classics, with a new introduction by Emma Larkin.
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