Orwell, George

Keep the Aspidistra Flying (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780198858317
author:: Orwell, George
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Oxford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimeters (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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George Orwell's novel explores the tension between artistic expression and commercial success. Gordon Comstock, disillusioned with society's materialism, embarks on a self-destructive path as a poet, challenging the pressures of the literary marketplace and social expectations.

The book is a powerful portrayal of the emotional toll of precarity and the desire to break with capitalism. Written during Orwell's travels for The Road to Wigan Pier, Keep the Aspidistra Flying remains a significant work of mid-century British fiction, speaking to contemporary concerns about the role of art in society.

Published by Oxford University Press, this edition features an accurate text and valuable supplementary features, including expert introductions and helpful notes, making it an ideal choice for readers interested in literary studies or those seeking a thought-provoking work of fiction.

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