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Down and Out in Paris and London

By: George Orwell
Narrated by: Jeremy Northam
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An autobiographical study, Down and Out in Paris and London follows Orwell as he tramps around both Paris and London. Pawning his belongings to buy food, unemployment, drinking heavily and jostling for a place in homeless hostels are but a few of the experiences related with candour and insight in this unabridged exclusive audiobook. Orwell was arguably one of the first 'gonzo' journalists.

In this unabridged, enlightening and often shocking expose of life on the streets of two of Europe's most romanticised and celebrated cities, Orwell describes in detail the day-to-day life of a 'down-and-out', which involves hunger, filth, derision and often prejudice and violence. Alcohol is also a staple distraction on both sides of the channel for the destitute, and Orwell's comments on issues such as the emasculation of a man when he becomes a tramp (women see him as 'less than' a man and will not interact with him) are truly fascinating.

©1933 George Orwell Estate (P)2009 CSA Word Classics Poverty & Homelessness Social Sciences Linguistics England
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Is Orwell the original “Gonzo Journalist”?

An absolute joy.

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A Delight

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Good listening loved the start in Paris good book. It got a bit lost for a while back in England

Good listening

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seriously, this guy might be my favourite reader. his accents are fantastic and differentiated enough to always know who is speaking.

bloke reading is legendary

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Really loved this book, the voice acting is amazing and the story is great.

Amazing! Such a great book.

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what a story, he really was a great writer.
really make see even today how little we know of the lives around us.

wasn't expecting much.

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Absolutely love this trivial tale, second listen in the last 6 months!
Fantastic storyteller and incredibly humbling

Authentic Orwell

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