![]() ![]() ![]() The book is an eye-opener to the challenging hardships that many of the working. He defends middle-class values whilst critiquing the failures of his own class, he advocates socialism whilst criticizing the socialist movement in England. Orwell depicts his experiences and views on social class and English society. In the second half of the book, Orwell examines his own political and social affiliations with an impressive ability to provoke and to question. ![]() And he also vividly describes the courage and dignity of the people he meets. Orwell describes dismal housing (including the lodging house where he stays), harsh working conditions and the devastating effects of unemployment. The Road to Wigan Pier is an insightful and powerful account of lives lived in poverty and deprivation in a time of low wages and meagre government support. This edition is introduced by journalist and author Amelia Gentleman. ![]() These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. Big brother is always watching, the language the author utilizes drops subtle hints from time to time about what could possibly happen in the real world in. The Road to Wigan Pier is a book in two parts: the first half is Orwell’s description of working-class life in industrial communities of the north of England, the second examines his own political views. ![]()
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