George Orwell - Down and Out in Paris and London....

George Orwell - Down and Out in Paris and London....

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E65Ross

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35,672 posts

218 months

Saturday 29th April 2017
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Anyone read this? I've read both 1984 and Animal Farm and thought both were really, really good. This one is much less known, has anyone on here read it? If so....thoughts?

Not sure what to read next, I'm away on holiday in a week so wanted something short that I may just about be able to finish before I go away!

Cheers

Goaty Bill 2

3,486 posts

125 months

Sunday 30th April 2017
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I've not got to this one yet.

I read 'The Road to Wigan Pier' recently, and of course previously 'Animal Farm' and '1984',
'Homage to Catalonia', though I've not yet read it, would appear to be another important work.
Along with 'Wigan Pier' and 'Down and Out in Paris and London', they all contribute to his biography as much as political commentary.
His essays as well can be at the least informative and thought provoking.

There is a small PH thread on Orwell here;
George Orwell.
You may find some of the links interesting,


g3org3y

20,962 posts

197 months

Monday 1st May 2017
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Read this a number of years back. It's more a memoir than a fiction story (such as AF or 1984). I really enjoyed it. Quite 'gritty', documenting the poverty in the cities and the characters that live in these conditions. I enjoyed it, worth a read imo.

55palfers

5,999 posts

170 months

Monday 1st May 2017
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In some aspects, his writing is still remarkably current.

Give it a go, it's fairly short and concise.

BigMon

4,663 posts

135 months

Monday 1st May 2017
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If you like his other books you'll like this one too. I'm a big fan of George.

E65Ross

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35,672 posts

218 months

Monday 1st May 2017
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Thanks chaps!

g3org3y

20,962 posts

197 months

Monday 1st May 2017
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BigMon said:
I'm a big fan of George.
Finally some recognition, thank you. bowtie

hairyben

8,516 posts

189 months

Monday 1st May 2017
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Read several of his stories including 1984 and AF in a collected works volume thing once; found it all a bit bleak and depressing both in themselves and how accurately he portrays mankind in the broader sense.

I would have been a teenager at the time, so more than half a lifetime ago, maybe I should give them another go.

E65Ross

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35,672 posts

218 months

Monday 1st May 2017
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hairyben said:
Read several of his stories including 1984 and AF in a collected works volume thing once; found it all a bit bleak and depressing both in themselves and how accurately he portrays mankind in the broader sense.

I would have been a teenager at the time, so more than half a lifetime ago, maybe I should give them another go.
1984 and AF are fantastic books. Very dark, indeed, but utterly fantastic IMO!