Album artwork for Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell

To be poor and destitute in 1920s Paris and London was to experience life at its lowest ebb. George Orwell, penniless and with nowhere to go, found himself experiencing just this as he wandered the streets of both capitals in search of a job. By day, he tramped the streets, often passing time with 'screevers' or street artists, drunks and other hobos. At night, he stood in line for a bed in a 'spike' or doss house, where a cup of sugary tea, a hunk of stale bread and a blanket were the only sustenance and comfort on offer.

Down and Out in Paris and London is George Orwell's haunting account of the streets and those who have no choice but to live on them.

George Orwell

Down and Out in Paris and London

Penguin
Album artwork for Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell
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£3.00

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Released 14/07/2017Catalogue Number

9780141042701

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Album artwork for Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell
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Penguin Modern Classics

Released 06/03/2020Catalogue Number

9780141184388

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George Orwell

Down and Out in Paris and London

Penguin
Album artwork for Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell
Paperback

£3.00

Paperback

Released 14/07/2017Catalogue Number

9780141042701

Learn more
Album artwork for Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell
Paperback

£8.99

Penguin Modern Classics

Released 06/03/2020Catalogue Number

9780141184388

Learn more

To be poor and destitute in 1920s Paris and London was to experience life at its lowest ebb. George Orwell, penniless and with nowhere to go, found himself experiencing just this as he wandered the streets of both capitals in search of a job. By day, he tramped the streets, often passing time with 'screevers' or street artists, drunks and other hobos. At night, he stood in line for a bed in a 'spike' or doss house, where a cup of sugary tea, a hunk of stale bread and a blanket were the only sustenance and comfort on offer.

Down and Out in Paris and London is George Orwell's haunting account of the streets and those who have no choice but to live on them.