Description
George Orwell's seminal work plunges readers into the harsh realities of working-class life in 1930s England. Through vivid, unflinching reportage, Orwell immerses himself in the daily struggles of miners and the unemployed, exposing the deep-seated poverty and social injustices of the era. More than just a chronicle of suffering, the book is a profound exploration of class divisions and a passionate, yet critical, defense of socialism. Orwell's distinctive prose cuts through societal complacency, urging a re-examination of empathy and political conviction.
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paperback
Harvest Books
Published Oct 18, 1972
264 pages
ISBN: 9780156767507
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First Published
1937
Language
eng
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