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About The Book: "The Road to Wigan Pier" by George Orwell, published in 1937, portrays the harsh living conditions of the working class in Lancashire and Yorkshire before World War II. The first half details Orwell's sociological observations, while the second half reflects on his middle-class upbringing and explores his political evolution, advocating for socialism. Orwell, a socialist, addresses common oppositions to socialism, citing class prejudice, machine worship, crankiness, turgid language, and a failure to focus on basic principles. Controversial for its critique of socialist shortcomings, the book remains a significant sociopolitical exploration of the pre-war industrial north of England. About the Author: George Orwell (1903–1950) was a significant English author celebrated for his clear writing style, social critique, and resistance against totalitarianism. Renowned works such as "Animal Farm" (1945) and "Nineteen Eighty-Four" (1949) highlight his impactful literary influence. Orwell's versatile contributions encompassed fiction, journalism, and non-fiction, capturing the realities of working-class existence and his experiences in the Spanish Civil War. Having been injured in the Spanish Civil War, he later served in World War II, attaining fame through the success of "Animal Farm." The Title 'The Road to Wigan Pier written/authored/edited by George Orwell', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121255417 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 276 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Poverty, Communism & Socialism, Sociology of Class. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-