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Down and Out in Paris and London

By George Orwell
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell offers a vivid and poignant depiction of poverty through the eyes of a struggling writer. In this semi-autobiographical work, Orwell recounts his experiences living in destitution, highlighting the harsh realities and societal structures of cities like Paris and London. The narrative provides a blend of personal anecdotes and social commentary, making it both a compelling and thought-provoking read.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in the gritty details of early 20th-century labour conditions and enjoy immersive stories about societal challenges. It vividly explores the realities of poverty and survival through the eyes of a social observer, blending personal narrative with insightful commentary on the struggles of the working class in two iconic cities.

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Down and Out in Paris and London

This is Orwell's record of a period in the late 1920s when he lived among the tramps of London and Paris. Orwell's publishers initially took the book as a sign of him abandoning Socialism, but this was denied by the author himself. The book attempts to offer insights, rather than solutions.

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"You have talked so often of going to the dogs - and well, here are the dogs, and you have reached them."

George Orwell's vivid memoir of his time among the desperately poor and destitute in London and Paris is a moving tour of the underworld of society. Here he painstakingly documents a world of unrelenting drudgery and squalor.

Sleeping in bug-infested hostels and doss houses, working as a dishwasher in the vile Hôtel X, living alongside tramps, surviving on scraps and cigarette butts - in an unforgettable account of what being down and out is really like.

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Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell is often praised for its vivid depiction of poverty, offering a raw and insightful look into the lives of the destitute in two major cities. Reviewers frequently commend Orwell's skillful blend of autobiography and social commentary, illustrating both the grim realities and the resilience of human spirit amidst hardship. The book is well-regarded for its narrative style, combining honesty with a touch of humour, which engages readers while providing a critical social observation.

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ISBN: 9780141184388

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference George Orwell History & Military Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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About the Author

Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950), better known by his pen-name, George Orwell, was born in India, where his father worked for the Civil Service. An author and journalist, Orwell was one of the most prominent and influential figures in twentieth-century literature. His unique political allegory Animal Farm was published in 1945, and it was this novel, together with the dystopia of Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), which brought him world-wide fame. His novels and non-fiction include Burmese Days, Down and Out in Paris and London, The Road to Wigan Pier and Homage to Catalonia.

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