Down and Down in Paris and London (complete Documentary Works of Orwell)
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George Orwell, the author of "1984" and "Animal Farm" and the prophet of dystopia, was always a staunch socialist throughout his life. This may confuse today's readers who do not understand the changes in the political spectrum, but for Orwell, this was a natural choice. "Down and Out in Paris and London" is Orwell's first officially published documentary work. After feeling completely disgusted and despairing of the British colonial system, Orwell's literary dream finally received recognition from the literary world for the first time after several setbacks. The experiences in Paris and London can be seen as Orwell's journey of repentance and redemption for his service to the colonial system. Orwell was a loyal believer in the socialist system. Perhaps Orwell's deliberate choice of wandering and poverty was a test of his ability to persist in implementing socialist ideals. Paris and London are the most prosperous places in the capitalist world, and the poverty and hardship at the bottom of society is shocking. Orwell's sincere attitude of being willing to go deep into the bottom of society and treat the working people as equals is truly unusual among British left-wing literary writers. It is this spirit that makes "Down and Out in Paris and London" extraordinarily real, and it still resonates with readers today.
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