Down and Out in Paris and London (Collins Classics)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Down and Out in Paris and London (Collins Classics)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) George Orwell
SeriesCollins Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreBiographies and autobiography
Memoirs
Reportage and collected journalism
ISBN/Barcode 9780008442651
ClassificationsDewey:362.50942109043
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint HarperPress
Publication Date 7 January 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Three francs will feed you till tomorrow, and you cannot think further than that... As a young man struggling to find his voice as a writer, George Orwell left the comfort of home to live in the impoverished working districts of Paris and London. He would document both the chaos and boredom of destitution, the eccentric cast of characters he encountered, and the near-constant pains of hunger and discomfort. Exposing the grim reality of a life marred by poverty, Down and Out in Paris and London, part memoir, part social commentary, would become George Orwell's first published work.

Author Biography

George Orwell was the pen name of Eric Blair, a writer and political commentator. In 2008, THE TIMES ranked him second on a list of 'The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.' His work continues to influence popular and political culture. Tamsin Greig., Nicky Henson and Toby Jones star in this new drama.