The Road to Wigan Pier was written by George Orwell and published in 1937. The first half of this work documents his sociological investigations of Lancashire and Yorkshire in the industrial north of England before World War II. The second half is a long essay of his upbringing, and the development of his political conscience, which includes a denunciation of some aspects of British socialist attitudes and behaviour. (via Wikipedia)
Language:
English
Written By:
George Orwell
Country:
United Kingdom
Genre:
Autobiography
Published By:
Victor Gollancz (London)
Name:
The Road to Wigan Pier
Media Type:
Print (Hardback)
Published Date:
8 March 1937
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