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Set against the backdrop of 1920s Burma, the narrative explores the complexities of British colonial rule through the eyes of John Flory, a disillusioned timber merchant. His friendship with Indian Dr. Veraswami highlights the themes of corruption and bigotry, as they navigate the oppressive social structures upheld by figures like the corrupt magistrate U Po Kyin. Flory's chance to aid Veraswami's quest for Club membership intertwines with the arrival of the enchanting Elizabeth Lackersteen, complicating his search for connection amidst the deceit of colonial existence.

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Burmese Days, George Orwell

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Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2021
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
298
ISBN13
9789354991110
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Eerste editie
1934
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Burmese Days
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Set against the backdrop of 1920s Burma, the narrative explores the complexities of British colonial rule through the eyes of John Flory, a disillusioned timber merchant. His friendship with Indian Dr. Veraswami highlights the themes of corruption and bigotry, as they navigate the oppressive social structures upheld by figures like the corrupt magistrate U Po Kyin. Flory's chance to aid Veraswami's quest for Club membership intertwines with the arrival of the enchanting Elizabeth Lackersteen, complicating his search for connection amidst the deceit of colonial existence.