Down and Out in Paris and London Timeless Classics

"Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell is a raw, unflinching memoir of poverty, survival, and social injustice in two of Europe's great cities.

Based on Orwell's own experiences, the book takes readers into the gritty underworld of working-class life-washing dishes in the kitchens of Parisian hotels and sleeping in shelters and on the streets of London. With vivid detail and dark humor, Orwell captures the desperation, dignity, and quiet resilience of those living on the margins.

Part reportage, part social critique, Down and Out in Paris and London is Orwell's first major work-a powerful debut that lays bare the realities of poverty and the indifference of society. It's a compassionate, sharply observed portrait of humanity at its most vulnerable, and a testament to Orwell's lifelong commitment to truth and justice."

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Down and Out in Paris and London Timeless Classics

"Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell is a raw, unflinching memoir of poverty, survival, and social injustice in two of Europe's great cities.

Based on Orwell's own experiences, the book takes readers into the gritty underworld of working-class life-washing dishes in the kitchens of Parisian hotels and sleeping in shelters and on the streets of London. With vivid detail and dark humor, Orwell captures the desperation, dignity, and quiet resilience of those living on the margins.

Part reportage, part social critique, Down and Out in Paris and London is Orwell's first major work-a powerful debut that lays bare the realities of poverty and the indifference of society. It's a compassionate, sharply observed portrait of humanity at its most vulnerable, and a testament to Orwell's lifelong commitment to truth and justice."

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Down and Out in Paris and London Timeless Classics

Down and Out in Paris and London Timeless Classics

by George Orwell
Down and Out in Paris and London Timeless Classics

Down and Out in Paris and London Timeless Classics

by George Orwell

Overview

"Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell is a raw, unflinching memoir of poverty, survival, and social injustice in two of Europe's great cities.

Based on Orwell's own experiences, the book takes readers into the gritty underworld of working-class life-washing dishes in the kitchens of Parisian hotels and sleeping in shelters and on the streets of London. With vivid detail and dark humor, Orwell captures the desperation, dignity, and quiet resilience of those living on the margins.

Part reportage, part social critique, Down and Out in Paris and London is Orwell's first major work-a powerful debut that lays bare the realities of poverty and the indifference of society. It's a compassionate, sharply observed portrait of humanity at its most vulnerable, and a testament to Orwell's lifelong commitment to truth and justice."

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789370093799
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
Publication date: 04/17/2025
Pages: 180
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

George Orwell (1903¿1950) was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. Best known for his dystopian book 1984 and the allegorical novella Animal Farm, Orwell is the author of six novels as well as numerous essays and works of nonfiction. His writing continues to influence popular culture: The term "Orwellian" (describing a repressive, totalitarian state) has entered the language, along with several of his own neologisms, such as "Big Brother" and "cold war."

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