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Set against the backdrop of 1920s Burma, the narrative explores the complexities of British colonial rule through the eyes of John Flory, a disillusioned timber merchant. His friendship with Indian Dr. Veraswami highlights the themes of corruption and bigotry, as they navigate the oppressive social structures upheld by figures like the corrupt magistrate U Po Kyin. Flory's chance to aid Veraswami's quest for Club membership intertwines with the arrival of the enchanting Elizabeth Lackersteen, complicating his search for connection amidst the deceit of colonial existence.
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Burmese Days, George Orwell
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Burmese Days
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Orwell
- Publisher
- General Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 298
- ISBN13
- 9789354991110
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Nature, Travel, Animals, Classics, British Literature, England, Great Britain, English Literature, Asia, India, Culture, Diaries, Farms, Homesteads, Debut, Civilization, Colonialism, Discrimination, Colonies, Myanmar
- First published
- 1934
- Original title
- Burmese Days
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1920s Burma, the narrative explores the complexities of British colonial rule through the eyes of John Flory, a disillusioned timber merchant. His friendship with Indian Dr. Veraswami highlights the themes of corruption and bigotry, as they navigate the oppressive social structures upheld by figures like the corrupt magistrate U Po Kyin. Flory's chance to aid Veraswami's quest for Club membership intertwines with the arrival of the enchanting Elizabeth Lackersteen, complicating his search for connection amidst the deceit of colonial existence.