The Road to Wigan Pier. Book Summary

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George Orwell

What’s inside

George Orwell’s ‘The Road to Wigan Pier’ offers a stark examination of the deplorable living conditions in England’s industrial areas during the 1930s and critiques social injustice.

You’ll Learn

  • Insight into 1930s British society
  • Understanding of historical social issues
  • Reflection on economic inequalities
  • Exposure to Orwell’s political thoughts

Key Points

  • Depiction of poverty in Northern England
  • Investigation of miners’ working conditions
  • Critique of class divisions
  • Exploration of socialist ideologies
  • Personal reflections on society
  • Analysis of middle-class prejudices

Who’s it For

  • Social Historians
  • Non-fiction Readers
  • Political Science Enthusiasts
  • Orwell Fans

About the author

George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was an influential British writer known for his works on social injustice and totalitarianism.