Down and Out in Paris and London is George Orwell's semi-autobiographical account of living in poverty in both cities. The narrative begins in Paris where Orwell lived for two years, attempting to subsist by giving English lessons and contributing reviews and articles to various periodicals. He ended up working as a plongeur (dishwasher and kitchen assistant) at a hotel where he earned barely enough to survive- but he got free red wine while he worked. Next Orwell moved to London where along with writing and tutoring he worked as a bookshop assistant, an experience which would inspire his later novel Keep the Aspidistra Flying. The book was first published in 1933. (via Wikipedia)
Language:
English
Written By:
George Orwell
Country:
United Kingdom
Genre:
Semi-Autobiographical novel
Published By:
Victor Gollancz (London)
Name:
Down and Out in Paris and London
Media Type:
Print (Hardback & Paperback)
Published Date:
9 January 1933
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