Burmese Days

Autor: Orwell, George

Editorial: Penguin Books

Lenguaje: Ingles Internac

ISBN13: 9780141185378

Reseña:  Based on his experiences as a policeman in Burma George Orwells 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. Florys 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 Orwells 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.