burmese days
first edition thus, 1950.
the first novel by the author of "1984" provides "a portrait of the dark side of the british raj." deeply critical of british colonialism, the book was initially only published in the united states, where concerns about potential libel due to resemblances to real-life people, places, and events, were less potent. a british edition with altered names appeared in 1951. in writing the novel orwell drew from his experience working for the indian imperial police force in burma from 1922 to 1927.
new york: harcourt, brace and company. 287 pages. 5.5 x 8". hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: ownership markings to front free-end paper. sunning and fading throughout. stain to rear. very good. jacket condition: several tears and small losses to spine. losses to edge of front. light staining to rear. clipped. very good. Item #1068
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