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Down and Out in Paris and London

Book • 1933

Published in 1933, 'Down and Out in Paris and London' is George Orwell's first full-length book, a semi-autobiographical account of his time living in poverty.

The book is divided into two parts: the first describes his life in near-destitution in Paris, including his work as a dishwasher in a hotel and his struggles with hunger and homelessness.

The second part recounts his experiences in London, where he lived as a tramp and explored the harsh realities of poverty and the conditions in workhouses and lodging houses.

Orwell's narrative sheds light on societal inequalities and the struggles of those on the fringes of society, challenging the romantic notions of poverty and highlighting the structural issues that lead to homelessness.

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as one of the books covered on the podcast 'Old School with Shiloh Brooks'.

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as another book about the urban poor written by George Orwell.

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as a book about the urban poor.

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as a book by George Orwell.

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as one of the books featured in the podcast “Old School with Shiloh Brooks”.

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as a writer with a directness and a muscularity to his prose.

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as an early Orwell book that he read as a teenager.

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Ahmad Munawar

to illustrate the importance of understanding your target market through empathy, referencing Orwell's research method for his book 'Down and Out in Paris and London'.