Synopsis
'Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic Socialism as I understand it'. Thus wrote Orwell following his experiences as a militiaman in the Spanish Civil War, chronicled in Homage to Catalonia. Here he brings to bear all the force of his humanity, passion and clarity, describing with bitter intensity the bright hopes and cynical betrayals of that chaotic episode.
Reviews
Customer Review: 28 June 2012
Reviewer: Rob Innis
'This is a very interesting book for those wanting detailed information on Spain’s civil war. Orwell''s personal account of his experiences of his build up, being in the front line and then after he was wounded, returning to the political complications during the ever changing scene in Barcelona. Provides a realistic picture of what those times were like and the ideals that were being fought for.'
» Submit a reviewCritic Review:
'A war story that is both brutally honest and lyrically beautiful' Michael Shelden, Daily Telegraph, Books of the Century
'An unrivalled picture of the rumours, suspicions and treachery of civil war' Anthony Beevor
Product details
Format :
Paperback
ISBN: 9780141183053
Size : 129 x 198mm
Pages : 272
Published : 30 Mar 2000
Publisher : Penguin Classics
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Homage to Catalonia
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