Down and Out In Paris and London
Down and Out in Paris and London is a semi-autobiographical account by George Orwell detailing his experiences living in near-destitution in both cities during the late 1920s. Through vivid descriptions of the squalor of Parisian slums and the life of a tramp in London, Orwell offers a powerful critique of societal indifference to the underprivileged, exposing the hardships and injustices faced by the poor. The work provides a raw and intimate exploration of poverty, blending personal anecdotes with broader social commentary. Originally published in 1933 by Victor Gollancz, this is a first printing of the Secker Uniform Edition.
Hardcover. First Edition thus. Octavo, green cloth. "New Edition, reset 1949" stated on copyright. London: Secker & Warburg, 1949. #10312.
Fine in nearly fine dust jacket with short closed tear on rear panel and light rubbing. A bright, lovely copy.