Orwell, George
Down and Out in Paris and London (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141184388
- author:
- Orwell, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 215
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Down and Out in Paris and London is a poignant account of George Orwell's time living among the desperately poor and destitute. Written in his twenties, this memoir documents his 'first contact with poverty' and offers a vivid portrayal of the underworld of society. Orwell's experiences, from sleeping in squalid hostels to working as a dishwasher, expose a shocking world that was previously hidden from view. Through his writing, Orwell gives a human face to the statistics of poverty, and in doing so, finds his voice as a writer. This book provides a unique insight into a world of unrelenting drudgery and squalor, and is a powerful exploration of the human condition. By sharing his own struggles and observations, Orwell sheds light on a previously hidden world, and in doing so, creates a work that is both a personal account and a powerful social commentary.
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