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Modern Classics Burmese Days (Penguin Modern Classics) by Orwell, George, 1903-1950 is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Burmese Days is set in 1920s imperial Burma, in the fictional district of Kyauktada. The story involves U Po Kyin, a corrupt Burmese magistrate, who works to destroy the reputation of the Indian Dr. Veraswami, so he (Kyin) can be admitted to the European Club instead of the more likely Dr. Veraswami. The Doctor's main protection is his friendship with John Flory who, as a pukka sahib (European white man), has higher prestige. U Po Kyin, however, succeeds and is admitted to the club. Racism and classism undergird the actions of the major characters. Kyin plans to redeem his life and cleanse his sins by financing pagodas. He dies of apoplexy before he can even start on building the first pagoda and his wife envisages him returning to life as a frog or rat. --modified slightly from www.wikipedia.com.

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Author

Orwell, George, 1903-1950

Publisher

Penguin Books Ltd

Published

1989

Language

EN

ISBN

9780141185378

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Children'S

Rating

3.84 / 5 (636 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13