Burmese days

A Novel

326 Pages
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Description of book

Based on his experiences as a policeman in Burma, George Orwell's first novel presents a devastating picture of British colonial rule. It describes corruption and imperial bigotry in a society where, 'after all, natives were natives - interesting, no doubt, but finally ... an inferior people'. Imperialism is defined as the creation and maintenance of an unequal economic, cultural, and territorial relationship.
When Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Indian Dr Veraswami, he defies this orthodoxy. The doctor is in danger: U Po Kyin, a corrupt magistrate, is plotting his downfall. The only thing that can save him is membership of the all-white Club, and Flory can help. Flory's life is changed further by the arrival of beautiful Elizabeth Lackersteen from Paris, who offers an escape from loneliness and the 'lie' of colonial life.

Format:

E-book

Pages E-book:

326

Language:

English

Published:

5/15/2019

Publisher E-Book:

Synapse Publishing

ISBN E-book:

9788834112144

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