Burmese Days by George Orwell (English) Paperback Book

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.We walk about under a load of memories which we long to share and somehow never can.John Flory, a white timber merchant in 1920s Burma, has unorthodox views. To him, the Burmese culture and people should be appreciated as things of beauty and worth. To the other white members of the European club of which he is member, these views are dangerous, undermining the foundation of British colonial rule.Flory is drawn into a deadly rivalry when he befriends Veraswami, an Indian doctor, who is under the scrutiny of a corrupt magistrate. Flory defies the convention of imperial bigotry in Burma by offering to help his new friend, but the consequences to him, and Elizabeth Lackersteen, the woman he loves, will be explosive.Based on his experiences as a policeman in Burma, Burmese Days was Orwell's first novel, and sparked controversy for its scathing portrayal of colonial society.

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George Orwell was the pen name of Eric Blair, a writer and political commentator. In 2008, THE TIMES ranked him second on a list of 'The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.' His work continues to influence popular and political culture. Tamsin Greig., Nicky Henson and Toby Jones star in this new drama.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. We walk about under a load of memories which we long to share and somehow never can. John Flory, a white timber merchant in 1920s Burma, has unorthodox views. To him, the Burmese culture and people should be appreciated as things of beauty and worth. To the other white members of the European club of which he is member, these views are dangerous, undermining the foundation of British colonial rule. Flory is drawn into a deadly rivalry when he befriends Veraswami, an Indian doctor, who is under the scrutiny of a corrupt magistrate. Flory defies the convention of imperial bigotry in Burma by offering to help his new friend, but the consequences to him, and Elizabeth Lackersteen, the woman he loves, will be explosive. Based on his experiences as a policeman in Burma, Burmese Days was Orwell's first novel, and sparked controversy for its scathing portrayal of colonial society.

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The Internationally Best Selling Author of Animal Farm and 1984 Competition: Coming Up for Air;Shooting an Elephant;Home to Catalonia;Animal Farm;Nineteen Eighty-Four;1984;Clergyman's Daughter;Why Orwell Matters;A Passage to India;The Glass Palace. George Orwell;Christopher Hitchens;E.M.Forster;Amitav Ghosh

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. We walk about under a load of memories which we long to share and somehow never can. John Flory, a white timber merchant in 1920s Burma, has unorthodox views. To him, the Burmese culture and people should be appreciated as things of beauty and worth. To the other white members of the European club of which he is member, these views are dangerous, undermining the foundation of British colonial rule. Flory is drawn into a deadly rivalry when he befriends Veraswami, an Indian doctor, who is under the scrutiny of a corrupt magistrate. Flory defies the convention of imperial bigotry in Burma by offering to help his new friend, but the consequences to him, and Elizabeth Lackersteen, the woman he loves, will be explosive. Based on his experiences as a policeman in Burma, Burmese Days was Orwell's first novel, and sparked controversy for its scathing portrayal of colonial society. Gold title Competition: Coming Up for Air;Shooting an Elephant;Home to Catalonia;Animal Farm;Nineteen Eighty-Four;1984;Clergyman's Daughter;Why Orwell Matters;A Passage to India;The Glass Palace. George Orwell;Christopher Hitchens;E.M.Forster;Amitav Ghosh

Details ISBN0008442711 Author George Orwell Series Collins Classics Year 2021 ISBN-10 0008442711 ISBN-13 9780008442712 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-01-21 Pages 352 Language English DEWEY 823.912 UK Release Date 2021-01-21 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780008442729 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-06-03 NZ Release Date 2021-06-03 Imprint William Collins We've got this

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