Burmese Days
eng. Burmese Days · 1934
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Summary
The novel "Burmese Days" by George Orwell depicts the lives of British colonists in Burma during the 1920s. The main character, John Flory, works for a timber company and struggles with loneliness and internal conflict due to the colonial system. He befriends a Burmese doctor, Dr. Veraswami, who is under attack from the local magistrate, U Po Kyin. Flory falls in love with a young Englishwoman, Elizabeth Lackersteen, but their relationship is complicated by cultural and personal differences. Ultimately, Flory fails to reconcile his feelings and beliefs with the surrounding reality, leading to a tragic conclusion. The book explores themes of racism, imperialism, and human frailty.

Date of publication: 24 October 2024
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Genre: Novel
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