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Set against the backdrop of 1936, George Orwell embarks on a two-month journey through the industrial north of England to witness the harsh realities faced by the working-class poor. Visiting cities like Manchester, Wigan, and Liverpool, he meticulously documents his experiences and observations in a diary. This expedition serves as the foundation for a pivotal piece of literary reportage, highlighting social injustices and the struggles of the laboring class during a tumultuous period in British history.
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The Road to Wigan Pier, George Orwell
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- Released
- 2024
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- Subtitle
- New Annotated Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Orwell
- Publisher
- Alma Books Ltd.
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 215
- ISBN13
- 9781847499196
- 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
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1936, George Orwell embarks on a two-month journey through the industrial north of England to witness the harsh realities faced by the working-class poor. Visiting cities like Manchester, Wigan, and Liverpool, he meticulously documents his experiences and observations in a diary. This expedition serves as the foundation for a pivotal piece of literary reportage, highlighting social injustices and the struggles of the laboring class during a tumultuous period in British history.