Burmese days / a novel by George Orwell
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TextPublisher: New York : Harcourt, Brace, [1950]Copyright date: [℗♭1934]Edition: [New edition]Description: 287 pages ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 823.9 O.G.B 21
- PZ3.O793 Bu 5 PR6029.R8
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| 823.8 S.R.T. Treasure Island / | 823.8 S.R.T. Treasure Island / | 823.8 T.A.E The Eustace diamonds / | 823.9 O.G.B Burmese days / | 823.91 C.A.T Towards zero / | 823.91 D.D.M My cousin Rachel / | 823.91 D.D.M My cousin Rachel / |
Burmese Days is set in 1920s imperial Burma, in the fictional district of Kyauktada. The story involves U Po Kyin, a corrupt Burmese magistrate, who works to destroy the reputation of the Indian Dr. Veraswami, so he (Kyin) can be admitted to the European Club instead of the more likely Dr. Veraswami. The Doctor's main protection is his friendship with John Flory who, as a pukka sahib (European white man), has higher prestige. U Po Kyin, however, succeeds and is admitted to the club. Racism and classism undergird the actions of the major characters. Kyin plans to redeem his life and cleanse his sins by financing pagodas. He dies of apoplexy before he can even start on building the first pagoda and his wife envisages him returning to life as a frog or rat. --modified slightly from www.wikipedia.com
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