Modern Classics Burmese Days
Modern Classics Burmese Days by George Orwell, published by Penguin UK on July 28, 2009, is a significant work that reflects the author’s experiences as a policeman in Burma. This edition spans 320 pages and presents a critical view of British colonial rule, illustrating the themes of corruption and imperial bigotry within a society marked by racial divisions. The narrative follows Flory, a white timber merchant, as he befriends Indian Dr. Veraswami, challenging societal norms while navigating the dangers posed by a corrupt magistrate.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of colonial life, where Flory’s friendship with Dr. Veraswami becomes a focal point amidst the oppressive atmosphere of the all-white Club. The arrival of Elizabeth Lackersteen from Paris further complicates Flory’s existence, offering a glimpse of escape from his loneliness and the disillusionment of colonialism. This edition includes a new introduction by Emma Larkin, enriching the context of Orwell’s first novel, which delves into the complexities of identity and morality in a colonial setting.
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Based on his experiences as a policeman in Burma, George Orwell’s first novel presents a devastating picture of British colonial rule
Burmese Days describes corruption and imperial bigotry in a society where, ‘after all, natives were natives’. When Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Indian Dr Veraswami, he defies this orthodoxy. The doctor is in danger: U Po Kyin, a corrupt magistrate, is plotting his downfall. The only thing that can save him is membership of the all-white Club, and Flory can help. Flory’s life is changed further by the arrival of beautiful Elizabeth Lackersteen from Paris, who offers an escape from loneliness and the ‘lie’ of colonial life.
George Orwell’s first novel, inspired by his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, Burmese Days includes a new introduction by Emma Larkin in Penguin Modern Classics.
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