Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell

Down and Out in Paris and London

George Orwell

196 pages first pub 1933 (view editions)

nonfiction classics memoir informative reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate candid, socially conscious narratives that blend personal struggle with societal critique, offering a poignant exploration of urban poverty through a blend of memoir and fiction.

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Down and Out in Paris and London is the first full-length work by the English author George Orwell, published in 1933. It is a memoir in two parts on the theme of poverty in the two cities.

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Moods

reflective: 75%

informative: 70%

dark: 41%

sad: 32%

adventurous: 24%

funny: 24%

challenging: 22%

emotional: 16%

inspiring: 10%

hopeful: 5%

tense: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

mysterious: 1%

relaxing: 1%


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