Keep the Aspidistra Flying
Keep the Aspidistra Flying, first published in 1936, is a socially critical novel by George Orwell. It is set in 1930s London. The main theme is Gordon Comstock's romantic ambition to defy worship of the money-god and status, and the dismal life that results.
First edition | |
| Author | George Orwell |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel, social criticism |
| Set in | London, 1934 |
| Publisher | Victor Gollancz Ltd |
Publication date | 20 April 1936 |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 318 (hardback) 248 (paperback) |
| OCLC | 1199526 |
| 823/.912 21 | |
| LC Class | PR6029.R8 K44 1999 |
| Preceded by | A Clergyman's Daughter |
| Followed by | The Road to Wigan Pier |
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