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Burmese Days

With the Introductory Essay 'Why I Write'

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Set in British-occupied Myanmar, the narrative follows an Indian Imperial Police Officer grappling with the moral complexities and corruption of colonial rule. Through his experiences, the novel reveals the harsh realities of imperialism and the personal conflicts faced by those involved in the system, highlighting themes of racism, power, and disillusionment during the twilight of the British Empire.

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Burmese Days, George Orwell

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2021
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With the Introductory Essay 'Why I Write'
Language
English
Released
2021
Format
Paperback
Pages
314
ISBN13
9781528718851
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First published
1934
Original title
Burmese Days
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Set in British-occupied Myanmar, the narrative follows an Indian Imperial Police Officer grappling with the moral complexities and corruption of colonial rule. Through his experiences, the novel reveals the harsh realities of imperialism and the personal conflicts faced by those involved in the system, highlighting themes of racism, power, and disillusionment during the twilight of the British Empire.