George Orwell Burmese Days (Hardback) Macmillan Collector's Library (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Burmese DaysCondition: NewEAN: 9781529032680ISBN: 9781529032680Publisher: Macmillan Collector's LibraryFormat: HardbackRelease Date: 01/07/2021Item Height: 156mmItem Length: 102mmItem Width: 23mmItem Weight: 204gAuthor: George OrwellContributor: David Eimer (Introduction by)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1529032687Description: In Burmese Days, George Orwell, one of the most famous writers in the English language, draws on his own experience of living and working in Burma to write an unflinching novel about the dark side of imperialism. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by journalist and writer David Eimer.John Flory is a disillusioned timber merchant based in the remote town of Kyauktada in 1920s Burma. Whilst his English peers gather night after night to drink and gossip in their exclusive club, Flory has embraced local life – his best friend is Dr Veraswami and his mistress is Ma Hla May. The slow, sticky, hot days are interrupted by the arrival of the young and beautiful Elizabeth. And when the club is forced to elect a non-white member, Flory is caught up in an increasingly hostile and dangerous feud.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBGenre: FictionBook Series: Macmillan Collector's LibraryTopic: Classic Fiction, HistoryRelease Year: 2021 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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