A Clergyman's Daughter
A Clergyman's Daughter
George Orwell
Christopher Hitchens
In these pages, I found some specimens of exactly the lower-middle-class family that was familiar to me from life. - Christopher Hitchens
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A Clergyman's Daughter

A Clergyman's Daughter

George Orwell
By
George Orwell
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In the shadowed corridors of 1930s England, beneath the looming specter of the Depression, lies the story of Dorothy, the rector's daughter. Trapped in a life of servitude and submission in the small town of Knype Hill, her existence is a monotonous blend of church duties and the oppressive demands of her father. Her only escapes are the fleeting moments spent organizing a church school play and the desperate attempts to address the needs of the poor, all while battling the ever-mounting tide of debts. Yet, in an instant, Dorothy's mundane life is irrevocably altered. Thrust into the chaotic streets of London with no memory of her identity, adorned in silk stockings and a purse unexpectedly filled, she embarks on a harrowing journey of self-discovery. George Orwell, with his characteristic insight and compassion, navigates us through the stark realities of Dorothy's world, from the parochial confines of Knype Hill to the grim reality of homelessness and destitution in the capital. As Dorothy grapples with her faith and the stark inequalities that pervade her society, Orwell exposes the underlying currents of hypocrisy and social injustice. "A Clergyman's Daughter" is not just a tale of personal awakening; it is a poignant critique of societal norms and the enduring quest for meaning amidst the chaos of existence.

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Released
1935
1 Jan
Length
305
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In these pages, I found some specimens of exactly the lower-middle-class family that was familiar to me from life. - Christopher Hitchens
It is a mysterious thing, the loss of faith—as mysterious as faith itself.
— George Orwell, A Clergyman's Daughter

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