Orwell, George
Down and Out in Paris and London: New Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846976582
- author:
- Orwell, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Down and Out in Paris and London New Edition by George Orwell First published in 1933, this book remains a powerful and poignant portrayal of life on the margins of society. Written by a young Orwell at a time of great personal struggle, it vividly recounts his experiences as a struggling writer, working as a plongeur in a Paris hotel and living alongside the homeless in London. Orwell's account of a world of unrelenting squalor is both a deeply compassionate and insightful exploration of poverty and its effects on individuals. Through his vivid descriptions, he sheds light on a previously hidden world, giving a human face to the statistics of poverty for the first time. This book is a testament to Orwell's growth as a writer and his ability to find his voice through his experiences.
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