The Politics of Poverty: George Orwell's "Down and Out in Paris and London"
Description:
"Down and Out in Paris and London" is typically perceived as non-political. Orwell's first book, it examines his life with the poor in two cities. Although on the surface "Down and Out" seems not to be about politics, Orwell covertly conveys a political message. This is contrary to popular critical opinion. What most critics fail to acknowledge is that Orwell wrote for a middle- and upper-class audience, showing a previously unseen view of the poor. In this he suggests change to the policy make…
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Date:
May 1992
Creator:
Perkins, Marianne
Partner:
UNT Libraries