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Homage to Catalonia

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'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: the revolutionary euphoria of Barcelona, the courage of ordinary Spanish men and women he fought alongside, the terror and confusion of the front, his near-fatal bullet wound and the vicious treachery of his supposed allies.

A firsthand account of the brutal conditions of the Spanish Civil War, George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia includes an introduction by Julian Symons in Penguin Modern Classics.

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While the story was short, it was a nice insight into Orwell's experience in the Spanish Civil War. The narrator has an excellent voice that's easy to listen to and keeps you hooked.

Short but interesting story

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Incompetence and Good Intentions and an open mind. I knew little of the Spanish War of the 30s but now I know a great deal, mostly it's a story of George's personal journey and his encounters, written superbly and honestly.
Definitely worth reading, especially in current climate as there are many parallels.

Incompetence and Good Intentions

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The very interesting story of George Orwell's time in the melitia fighting against the Franco and fascists during the Spanish Civil War. The narration by Rory Alexander was outstanding.

Excellent telling of classic story of war.

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George Orwell is a giant in literature. This book brings the full scale of the deception and failures of the European powers over Spain. Brilliantly told from a personal perspective.

A must read classic

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Much enjoyed this classic of the Spanish Civil War. Easy listening and well read. Recommended.

An easily absorbed classic

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