"The Road to Wigan Pier" is a book by the British writer George Orwell, first published in 1937. The first half of this work documents his sociological investigations of the bleak living conditions amongst the working class in Lancashire and Yorkshire in the industrial north of England before World War II. The second half is a long essay on his middle-class upbringing, and the development of his political conscience, questioning British attitudes towards socialism. Orwell states plainly that he himself is in favour of socialism; but feels it necessary to point out reasons why many people who would benefit from socialism, and should logically support it, are in practice likely to be strong opponents.Einstein Books' edition of "The Road To Wigan Pier" contains supplementary texts:* Bookshop Memories (1936), an essay by George Orwell* Freedom Of The Park (1945), an essay by George Orwell* A Few Quotes Of George Orwell