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Finding George Orwell in Burma

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Finding George Orwell in Burma
Finding George Orwell in Burma

Exploring Orwell's echoes in Burma's reality.

If George Orwell's works left an indelible mark on you, think of this book as a journey through his dystopian narratives come to life. Emma Larkin not only provides context and insight into the struggles of Burma under an oppressive regime, but she also weaves an engaging tale that connects literary history with contemporary socio-political issues. It's a gripping blend for those drawn to travel and sociopolitical undercurrents, especially fans of Orwell seeking real-world parallels to his prophetic visions.

  • Borders Original Voices Award for Nonfiction (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781847084026
Authors: Emma Larkin
Publisher: Granta Books
Date of Publication: 2011-07-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Politics, Travel, History
Related Topics: Politics, Biography Memoir, Biography, Memoir, History, Memoir, Biography, Biography Memoir, History, Memoir, Travelogue, Politics, Asia
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 3615 readers)

Description

In this intrepid and brilliant memoir, Emma Larkin tells of the year she spent travelling through Burma, using as a compass the life and work of George Orwell, whom many of Burma's underground teahouse intellectuals call simply "the prophet". In stirring, insightful prose, she provides a powerful reckoning with one of the world's least free countries. Finding George Orwell in Burma is a brave and revelatory reconnaissance of modern Burma, one of the world's grimmest and most shuttered dictatorships, where the term "Orwellian" aptly describes the life endured by the country's people. This book has come to be regarded as a classic of reportage and travel and a crucial book for anyone interested in Burma and George Orwell.
 

Exploring Orwell's echoes in Burma's reality.

If George Orwell's works left an indelible mark on you, think of this book as a journey through his dystopian narratives come to life. Emma Larkin not only provides context and insight into the struggles of Burma under an oppressive regime, but she also weaves an engaging tale that connects literary history with contemporary socio-political issues. It's a gripping blend for those drawn to travel and sociopolitical undercurrents, especially fans of Orwell seeking real-world parallels to his prophetic visions.

  • Borders Original Voices Award for Nonfiction (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.