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The book provides a sociological exploration of the harsh realities faced by the working class in Lancashire and Yorkshire during the pre-World War II era. Through firsthand observations, Orwell highlights the grim living conditions and the stark landscape dominated by industrial decay, using Wigan as a symbol of the broader struggles in mining communities. The work combines personal narrative with social commentary, shedding light on the human cost of industrialization and the socio-economic issues of the time.
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The Road to Wigan Pier, George Orwell
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Orwell
- Publisher
- True Sign Publishing House
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 146
- ISBN13
- 9789354624063
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, True Stories, Biographies, Political Science & Politics, Politics, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Creative Nonfiction, 20th century, Sociology, Gifts for grandpa, Society, England, Journalism, Narrative Journalism, Politicians' Biographies, Reflections and Contemplations, Socialism, Social Conditions, Workers, Miners, Year 1936
- First published
- 1937
- Original title
- The Road to Wigan Pier
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- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- The book provides a sociological exploration of the harsh realities faced by the working class in Lancashire and Yorkshire during the pre-World War II era. Through firsthand observations, Orwell highlights the grim living conditions and the stark landscape dominated by industrial decay, using Wigan as a symbol of the broader struggles in mining communities. The work combines personal narrative with social commentary, shedding light on the human cost of industrialization and the socio-economic issues of the time.