George Orwell

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Burmese Days

Beschreibung

George Orwell's first novel 'Burmese Days,' presents a devastating picture of British colonial rule, inspired by his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police in Burma. The story describes both indigenous corruption and imperial bigotry. John Flory is a white timber-merchant in 1920s in Burma. Disillusioned by imperial life, Flory defies orthodoxy and befriends Indian Dr. Veraswami. The doctor is being pursued by a corrupt magistrate, U Po Kyin, who is orchestrating his downfall. The only thing that can save his reputation is membership of the all-white Club, and Flory is in a position to help. Flory's life is also upended by the arrival of beautiful Parisian Elizabeth Lackersteen, who offers an escape from loneliness and the deceit of colonial life. 'Burmese Days' is a spectacular examination of the debasing effect of empire on occupied and occupier.

Autor

George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair on June 25, 1903, in British India, was an influential British writer, journalist, and critic. The son of a colonial civil servant, he received a privileged education at Eton College but lived modestly. After serving in the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, he became disillusioned with colonialism, resigning in 1927 and returning to England to pursue writing. Adopting the pen name George Orwell in 1933, he wrote works reflecting his political awareness and social conscience, starting with Down and Out in Paris and London.Orwell's experiences with poverty, his participation in the Spanish Civil War, and his observations of totalitarian regimes profoundly influenced his writing. Fighting for the Republicans in Spain cemented his opposition to both fascism and communism, themes central to his later works. His novels Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) are seminal critiques of totalitarianism, introducing concepts like "Big Brother" and "doublethink." Animal Farm, an allegory of the Russian Revolution, and Nineteen Eighty-Four, a dystopian vision of surveillance and control, remain his most impactful works.Known for his clarity and incisive social critique, Orwell's writing exposed social injustices and the dangers of power. Despite health struggles, including tuberculosis, he remained a prolific writer until his death on January 21, 1950. His legacy continues to shape discussions on freedom, power, and truth.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: General Press
• Seitenzahl: 298
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 361g
• ISBN-13: 9789354991110
• ISBN-10: 9354991114
• Artikelnr.: 62926551