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The Road To Wigan Pier: (Authorized Orwell Edition): A Mariner Books Classic,Used
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Before he authored the dystopian 1984 and the allegorical Animal Farm, George Orwell was a journalist, reporting on England's working class an investigation that led him to examine democratic socialism. In the 1930s, the Left Book Club, a socialist group in England, sent George Orwell to investigate the poverty and mass unemployment in the industrial north of England. Once there, he went beyond the requests of the book club, to investigate the employed as well. Orwell chose to live as the coal miners did sleeping in foul lodgings, subsisting on a meager diet, struggling to feed a family on a dismal wage, and going down into the hellish, backbreaking mines. What Orwell saw clarified his feelings about socialism, and in The Road to Wigan Pier, he pointedly tells why socialism, the only remedy to the shocking conditions he had witnessed, repelled 'so many normal decent people.' 'Orwell's code was a simple one, based on truth and 'deceny'; he was important and original because he insisted on applying that code to his own Socialist comrades as well as to the class enemy...It is the best sociological reporting I know.'The New Yorker
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- Q: What is 'The Road To Wigan Pier' about? A: 'The Road To Wigan Pier' is a detailed account by George Orwell of his experiences while investigating the living conditions of the working class in the industrial north of England during the 1930s. It explores themes of socialism and the challenges faced by the impoverished.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Road To Wigan Pier' is George Orwell, a renowned English writer known for his works on social justice and political commentary.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Road To Wigan Pier' was published on October 18, 1972.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Road To Wigan Pier' contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: This listing is for a brand new copy of 'The Road To Wigan Pier'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Great Britain, focusing on its social and political history.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of George Orwell? A: Readers can expect a clear, straightforward writing style from George Orwell, characterized by his commitment to truth and sociological insights.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone work? A: 'The Road To Wigan Pier' is a standalone work, although it is often discussed in relation to Orwell's other writings on social issues.
- Q: What makes this edition authorized? A: This edition is authorized, meaning it has been officially recognized and published with the consent of the author's estate, ensuring fidelity to Orwell's original text.