Down And Out In Paris And London
Mar 1972 · Sold by HarperCollins
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From the author of 1984, George Orwell narrates the journey of a writer among the down-and-out in two great cities in this sobering, truthful portrayal of poverty and society.
Famous for its realistic and unsentimental description of poverty, Down and Out in London and Paris follows the adventures of a penniless British writer who finds himself rapidly descending into the seedy heart of two great European capitals. As a dishwasher in Paris, he describes in vivid detail the horrors of what goes on behind the scenes in the kitchens of posh French restaurants. In London, he encounters the disturbing world of the unhoused and charitable shelters. His adventures conniving landlords and negotiating with pawnshops as he searches for work, food, and lodging are told without self-pity and often with humor.
Famous for its realistic and unsentimental description of poverty, Down and Out in London and Paris follows the adventures of a penniless British writer who finds himself rapidly descending into the seedy heart of two great European capitals. As a dishwasher in Paris, he describes in vivid detail the horrors of what goes on behind the scenes in the kitchens of posh French restaurants. In London, he encounters the disturbing world of the unhoused and charitable shelters. His adventures conniving landlords and negotiating with pawnshops as he searches for work, food, and lodging are told without self-pity and often with humor.
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4.4
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February 21, 2012
I had chosen this novel from a list of about 50 to read for an art history class. It wasn't the worst thing. I actually enjoyed it. Good quick read with unexpectedly funny parts and memorable characters. I'd like to see this made into a comedy film.
Arthur McDonald
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March 17, 2015
Finally got around to reading this and enjoyed it quite a bit, particularly the first half. Once the author leaves Paris it gets a bit slow, but still certainly worth the read.
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Turkus Gyrational
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August 14, 2014
Shows you the pain of starvation and idling firsthand. A great read with quirky characters that still manages to make really interesting points regarding poverty.
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About the author
George Orwell (1903–1950), the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, was an English novelist, essayist, and critic. He was born in India and educated at Eton. After service with the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, he returned to Europe to earn his living by writing. An author and journalist, Orwell was one of the most prominent and influential figures in twentieth-century literature. His unique political allegory Animal Farm was published in 1945, and it was this novel, together with the dystopia of 1984 (1949), which brought him worldwide fame.
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