Gordon Comstock, a young London poet, has quit a good advertising job because he despises the worship of money. Working part-time in a bookshop, living in a cheap room, he sinks into poverty and self-pity. He sees the aspidistra plant on every respectable windowsill as a symbol of the middle-class life he rejects. His girlfriend, Rosemary, and his friend Ravelston, who is rich and supportive, try to help, but Gordon sabotages every chance. Orwell's 1936 novel lets readers laugh at him while recognizing how it feels to be short of cash.
A good fit for readers who like early Orwell and sharp portraits of poverty and pride in 1930s England.
Thought-provoking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1936
- Language
- EN
Quotes by George Orwell
More →All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
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Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.
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In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
