37 pages 1 hour read

George Orwell

The Road to Wigan Pier

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1937

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George Orwell's The Road to Wigan Pier offers a penetrating look into the harsh realities of working-class life in 1930s England, combining vivid reportage with personal reflection. Reviewers praise its compelling narrative and social critique but note some controversial views and dated perspectives. Overall, it remains a powerful, thought-provoking read.

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Who Should Read The Road to Wigan Pier?

A reader who would enjoy The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell is typically interested in social commentary, history, and class issues. They often appreciate works like The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell. This reader values detailed, first-hand accounts of working-class struggles and economic inequality.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Social Justice
Class
History: European
Genre
British Literature
Journalism
Classic Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Society: Class
Society: Community