George Orwell. Used. Very good condition, slightly worn around the edge of the bottom cover.
The Road to Wigan Pier is George Orwell's powerful exploration of poverty and social injustice in 1930s England. In this seminal work of non-fiction, Orwell recounts his experiences living among the working-class communities of Northern England, offering a searing indictment of the deplorable living conditions and economic hardships endured by coal miners and their families. Through vivid descriptions and poignant personal anecdotes, Orwell exposes the stark realities of poverty, inequality, and class struggle, shedding light on the human toll of industrialization and capitalism. From the cramped and squalid housing to the backbreaking labor in the coal mines, Orwell's narrative serves as a damning critique of the failures of society to provide for its most vulnerable members. The Road to Wigan Pier remains a poignant reminder of the enduring need for social reform and economic justice.