Keep the Aspidistra Flying
by George Orwell
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Not a library or remainder copy. Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc. Book has a slight spine tilt, small bump, name inside front cover, o/w this is in nice overall condition w/ no additional writing or highlighting. Please allow 4-8 business days for delivery.
Synopsis
Keep the Aspidistra Flying, first published 1936, is a grimly comic novel by George Orwell. It is set in 1930s London. The main theme is the protagonist's romantic ambition to give up money and status, and the dismal life that results.
Reviews
On Dec 6 2016, a reader said:
Gordon Comstock has vowed to never again bow down to the 'Money God'. He takes a job at a seedy book store and gleefully spirals slowly down to homelessness. Orwell's funniest book by far. A must read for Orwell fans.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Alexia Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 75
- Title
- Keep the Aspidistra Flying
- Author
- George Orwell
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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