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Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell is a memoir that recounts Orwell's experiences living in poverty in the bohemian Latin Quarter of Paris and as a homeless individual in London. In Paris, he works as a dishwasher in a hotel, enduring long hours and poor conditions. Upon returning to London, he lives as a tramp, navigating various charitable services and public accommodations. The book explores themes of poverty, labor exploitation, and social disenfranchisement.