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Beschreibung
"The Road to Wigan Pier" by George Orwell is not your typical travelogue. Imagine a journey where the biggest sights are coal mines and the main attraction is the stark reality of working-class life in 1930s England. Orwell, who's more famous for giving us a dystopian future, now brings us a vivid portrayal of a dystopian present (or past, depending on when you're reading this!). Buckle up for a trip through the grim streets of northern England, where the food is bland, the coal dust is plentiful, and the only 'Instagrammable' moments involve poverty and social injustice. It's a unique expedition where Orwell's sharp wit and keen observations turn a grim topic into a compelling read. Forget luxury cruises and beach resorts; this is one 'road trip' that will change the way you see the world - no fancy luggage required!
"The Road to Wigan Pier" by George Orwell is not your typical travelogue. Imagine a journey where the biggest sights are coal mines and the main attraction is the stark reality of working-class life in 1930s England. Orwell, who's more famous for giving us a dystopian future, now brings us a vivid portrayal of a dystopian present (or past, depending on when you're reading this!). Buckle up for a trip through the grim streets of northern England, where the food is bland, the coal dust is plentiful, and the only 'Instagrammable' moments involve poverty and social injustice. It's a unique expedition where Orwell's sharp wit and keen observations turn a grim topic into a compelling read. Forget luxury cruises and beach resorts; this is one 'road trip' that will change the way you see the world - no fancy luggage required!
Über den Autor
Eric Arthur Blair(25 June 1903 - 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist and journalist, whose most famous works include the novella Animal Farm, and the classic dystopia 1984.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Fachbereich: Regionalgeschichte
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9789355278210
ISBN-10: 9355278217
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: George Orwell
Hersteller: MJP Publishers
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 216 x 140 x 8 mm
Von/Mit: George Orwell
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.12.2023
Gewicht: 0,184 kg
Artikel-ID: 128491855