The Road to Wigan Pier

The book provides a sociological exploration of the harsh realities faced by the working class in Lancashire and Yorkshire during the pre-World War II era. Through firsthand observations, Orwell highlights the grim living conditions and the stark landscape dominated by industrial decay, using Wigan as a symbol of the broader struggles in mining communities. The work combines personal narrative with social commentary, shedding light on the human cost of industrialization and the socio-economic issues of the time.