Coming Up for Air
Coming Up for Air by George Orwell is a first edition published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich in 1984. This novel follows George Bowling, a middle-aged insurance salesman, as he embarks on a journey back to his childhood village after winning some money from a bet. The story captures his reflections on the changes that have occurred over the years, particularly as he discovers that the familiar pool from his past is no longer there and the village has transformed significantly.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignant observations as George navigates his memories and the realities of his current life. The narrative explores themes of nostalgia and change, set against the backdrop of an evolving English landscape. With 278 pages, this edition presents a classic work of fiction that delves into the complexities of personal history and societal shifts.
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George Bowling, the hero of this comic novel, is a middle-aged insurance salesman who lives in an average English suburban row house with a wife and two children. One day, after winning some money from a bet, he goes back to the village where he grew up, to fish for carp in a pool he remembers from thirty years before. The pool, alas, is gone, the village has changed beyond recognition, and the principal event of his holiday is an accidental bombing by the RAF.
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