The Road to Wigan Pier
The Road to Wigan Pier
George Orwell
David Heinemeier Hansson
It’s amazing how much of the abusive ideology revealed in his account of the miners is still present in today’s gig economy. - DHH
Brad Delong
Brad Delong recommended this book in his website.
Jordan Peterson
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
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The Road to Wigan Pier

The Road to Wigan Pier

George Orwell
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George Orwell
3.9
1996
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In the heart of the 1930s, against the backdrop of a world grappling with the aftermath of the Great Depression, George Orwell embarks on a transformative journey into the coal-mining towns of Northern England. "The Road to Wigan Pier" is not merely a book; it is a profound exploration of the human spirit under the crushing weight of poverty and despair. With unflinching honesty and a keen eye for detail, Orwell delves into the lives of the miners, laying bare the grueling realities of their daily existence. From the suffocating depths of the coal mines to the cramped, squalid living conditions that greet them above ground, Orwell’s narrative is a poignant testament to the resilience of those whose stories are often left untold. Yet, this exploration is as much inward as it is outward. "The Road to Wigan Pier" transcends the boundaries of a mere sociopolitical treatise, evolving into a deeply personal voyage of self-discovery and ideological awakening. Orwell, born and bred within the comforts of the British middle class, confronts his own prejudices and preconceptions, charting his gradual gravitation towards socialism—not as a political dogma, but as a beacon of 'justice and freedom.' This work stands as a powerful commentary on the human condition, class inequality, and the quest for social justice, resonating with readers across generations and geographical divides. Through the lens of Orwell’s journey, we are invited to confront our own perceptions of inequality and the universal yearning for a fairer world.

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Released
1937
1 Jan
Length
215
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Brad Delong recommended this book in his website.
It’s amazing how much of the abusive ideology revealed in his account of the miners is still present in today’s gig economy. - DHH
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
A human being is primarily a bag for putting food into; the other functions and faculties may be more godlike, but in point of time they come afterwards. A man dies and is buried, and all his words and actions are forgotten, but the food he has eaten lives after him in the sound or rotten bones of his children. I think it could be plausibly argued that changes of diet are more important than changes of dynasty or even of religion....Yet it is curious how seldom the all-importance of food is recognized. You see statues everywhere to politicians, poets, bishops, but none to cooks or bacon-curers or market gardeners.
— George Orwell, The Road to Wigan Pier

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