Homage to Catalonia

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In this chronicle of his experiences as a militiaman in the Spanish Civil War, George Orwell 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 and brutal episode in European history.

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THE AUTHORATITIVE TEXT

‘There are occasions where it pays better to fight and be beaten than not to fight at all’

Both a memoir of Orwell’s experiences during the Spanish Civil War and a heartfelt tribute to those who died, Homage to Catalonia is an extraordinary first-hand record of him time on the frontline. Written with all of the depth, passion and deep human understanding that defines Orwell’s writing this is a vivid account of the battles that were faced by ordinary working people as they fought for both their lives and their ideologies.

Although Orwell was himself near-fatally wounded he finds both bleak and comic notes in his experience which is recorded with such clarity and depth that this short work has become one of his best known.

Additional information

Weight 0.208 kg
Dimensions 17.8 × 12.9 × 1.8 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

272

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

946.081092 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K