The Road to Wigan Pier

George Orwell

Philosophy Politics Culture-Social

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Introduction

The Road to Wigan Pier is an insightful and powerful account of lives lived in poverty and deprivation in a time of low wages and meagre government support. Orwell describes dismal housing (including the lodging house where he stays), harsh working conditions and the devastating effects of unemployment.

 

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