Книга: Burmese Days (Orwell George); Penguin, 2020
513 грн.
- Издатель: Penguin
- ISBN: 9780141185378
EAN: 9780141185378
- Книги: Классическая зарубежная проза на английском языке
- ID: 12039008
Описание
Based on his experiences as a policeman in Burma, George Orwell's first novel presents a devastating picture of British colonial rule
Burmese Days describes corruption and imperial bigotry in a society where, 'after all, natives were natives'. 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.
George Orwell's first novel, inspired by his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, Burmese Days includes a new introduction by Emma Larkin in Penguin Modern Classics.
Характеристики (14)
Параметр | Значение |
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Автор(ы) | Orwell George |
Издатель | Penguin |
Кол-во страниц | 346 |
Год издания | 2020 |
Серия | Penguin Modern Classics |
ISBN | 9780141185378 |
Обложка | мягкая обложка |
Вес | 0.25 |
Жанр | проза на иностранном языке |
Тип обложки | мягкая |
Возрастное ограничение | 16+ |
Количество книг | 1 |
Издательство | Penguin |
Количество страниц | 346 |
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