A Hanging
George Orwell
First published in 1931 by The Adelphi, this essay describes the execution of a criminal during Orwell's time in Burma.
Britain ruled over Burma for 62 years (1824–86), during which three Anglo-Burmese Wars were fought, and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Britain administered Burma as an Indian province until 1937, when it became a separate, self-governing colony. Burma declared independence in 1948.
Duration - 15m.
Author - George Orwell.
Narrator - Peter Noble.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2021 Public Domain ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
First published in 1931 by The Adelphi, this essay describes the execution of a criminal during Orwell's time in Burma. Britain ruled over Burma for 62 years (1824–86), during which three Anglo-Burmese Wars were fought, and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Britain administered Burma as an Indian province until 1937, when it became a separate, self-governing colony. Burma declared independence in 1948. Duration - 15m. Author - George Orwell. Narrator - Peter Noble. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023. Copyright - © 2021 Public Domain ©.
Language:
English
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