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Explore the profound insights of George Orwell in 'The Road to Wigan Pier,' a compelling exploration of working-class life during the tumultuous 1930s in industrial England. This brand new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2001, offers 240 pages of unflinching narrative that delves into the harsh realities faced by the working class in Yorkshire and Lancashire. With ISBN 9780141185293, this book provides an essential historical perspective on social injustice, poverty, and class divisions in Britain.
In 'The Road to Wigan Pier,' Orwell paints a vivid picture of cramped slum housing and dangerous mining conditions, bringing to light the squalor, hunger, and unemployment that plagued the era. His honest and passionate prose serves not only as a critique of society but also as a timeless reminder of human resilience amidst adversity. This work, often regarded as one of Orwell's most important political writings, remains highly relevant today. Navigate through Orwell's poignant observations that crystallized ideas seen in his later works, offering readers a deeper understanding of social structures and inequality.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141185293
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
A searing account of George Orwell's observations of working-class life in the bleak industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1930s, The Road to Wigan Pier is a brilliant and bitter polemic that has lost none of its political impact over time. His graphically unforgettable descriptions of social injustice, cramped slum housing, dangerous mining conditions, squalor, hunger and growing unemployment are written with unblinking honesty, fury and great humanity. It crystallized the ideas that would be found in Orwell's later works and novels, and remains a powerful portrait of poverty, injustice and class divisions in Britain.
In 'The Road to Wigan Pier,' Orwell paints a vivid picture of cramped slum housing and dangerous mining conditions, bringing to light the squalor, hunger, and unemployment that plagued the era. His honest and passionate prose serves not only as a critique of society but also as a timeless reminder of human resilience amidst adversity. This work, often regarded as one of Orwell's most important political writings, remains highly relevant today. Navigate through Orwell's poignant observations that crystallized ideas seen in his later works, offering readers a deeper understanding of social structures and inequality.
Delivery Information: Enjoy reliable and prompt delivery options with tracking available. We ensure your copy of 'The Road to Wigan Pier' reaches you swiftly, so you can dive into this powerful narrative without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141185293
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
A searing account of George Orwell's observations of working-class life in the bleak industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1930s, The Road to Wigan Pier is a brilliant and bitter polemic that has lost none of its political impact over time. His graphically unforgettable descriptions of social injustice, cramped slum housing, dangerous mining conditions, squalor, hunger and growing unemployment are written with unblinking honesty, fury and great humanity. It crystallized the ideas that would be found in Orwell's later works and novels, and remains a powerful portrait of poverty, injustice and class divisions in Britain.