The Road to Wigan Pier
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The Road to Wigan Pier
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Narrated by:
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Jeremy Northam
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By:
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George Orwell
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A graphic and biting polemic that still holds a fierce political relevance and impact despite being written over half a century ago. First published in 1937 it charts George Orwell's observations of working-class life during the 1930s in the industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire. His depictions of social injustice and rising unemployment, the dangerous working conditions in the mines amid general squalor and hunger also bring together many of the ideas explored in his later works and novels.
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- Shane Connor
- 12-03-2019
Fascinating and still relevant.
This is one of Orwell's lesser-known works, but still one of his better ones, Taking us through the squalid living and working conditions of 1930s Northern miners.
A tract on socialism.
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- Steele Walster
- 26-12-2018
As relevant today..
An powerful engaging book. Relevant today is it was at the time in the 1930’s, perhaps even more so. I love a book that can subtly hold a mirror to the reader, not cause anguish, but to allow one to check in every so often.
Wonderfully read - highly recommend.
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- Adam Takesce Doong
- 27-03-2020
Coal Mining Hell!
Beautifully read with well-acted voice characterisations by Mr Northam. Clever and descriptive prose by Mr Orwell. A frightening first-hand account of harsh reality of life as a coal miner in Britain in the early-mid 20th Century. Time has shown the final third of the book to be looking through somewhat rose coloured glasses.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-01-2019
great book
very interesting and well read with a interesting contrast to today's modern world that's worth understanding where we have come from
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- Richard
- 29-10-2019
Required Reading
I was required to read Animal Farm and 1984 at high school, I really wish that this book had also been required. Subject matter still 100% relevant today. I wish I had read sooner. Thank you to Jordan Peterson for the recommendation.
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- Tom
- 10-05-2020
Fascinating Account - Must Read!
Enjoyed listening to this account of the working class, also the fascism, socialism, and classes in society.
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- Gaetano
- 02-12-2017
engaging a relevant.
shows that the date might change but, our views are almost set on stone. but this book leaves you with hope at least.
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- ben
- 23-05-2024
interesting!
This book holds some relevance today as it did 1938. I can see its influence on 1984.
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- Memphis
- 23-09-2018
How much has changed without much changing at all
Orwell could be describing my law lecturer of today when he speaks of the left leaning self professed virtuous socialist who knows nothing of the class in which he proclaims to care about. Well written and eye opening, leaving you with the idea that that socialism had a potential before being dragged into a polarising fight by marxism.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-09-2020
incredibly insightful, relevant and precise
amazing writing, that at times prompts a chuckle with his bombastic word-sprays about what or who he is criticizing. A truthful, honest, and strikingly concise observation of the elements of his society then. with important lessons for humanity now, with our ongoing and unfolding trajectory through cultural issues.
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