Keep the Aspidistra Flying

Orwell's darkly comic novel follows Gordon Comstock, a former advertising copywriter turned impoverished bookshop worker and struggling poet, as he grapples with his disdain for money and artistic integrity. Set in 1934 London, the story explores his personal struggles, including difficulties in his romantic life and growing financial challenges, all while highlighting themes of power and relationships. Read by Richard E. Grant, the novel showcases Orwell’s wit and offers a thought-provoking commentary on societal values.