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Homage to Catalonia

By: George Orwell
Narrated by: Jeremy Northam
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Homage to Catalonia is George Orwell’s account of his experiences fighting in the Spanish Civil War, and a portrait of disillusionment with his early politics. Orwell’s experiences include being shot in the neck by a sniper, and being forced into hiding as factions of the Left battled on the streets of Barcelona. Orwell entered Spain intending to gather an experience worth writing about, as well as to fight Fascism, and wrote Homage to Catalonia within months of his return. His honesty and bitterness make for an unparalleled account of his journey from belief and enthusiasm to a reluctant loss of ideals.

This audio edition includes two appendices, essays Orwell added to the book giving some background to the Spanish Civil War, and his biting analysis of the press response.

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What a good read this book was. As a participant of the Spanish civil war, Orwell can give detailed accounts on the front line. This he does with modesty and obvious honesty. I find that George Orwell writes in such an honest fashion, that it is natural to believe him. His style is simple and clear. The pictures he paints of the political sacrifice of the workers who returning from war are depried of wages, dragged from hospital beds, imprisoned are shocking to the right minded. The poorly researched reporting of the UK press highlights how the press gave a false picture to the rest of the world. Perhaps lessons could have been learned to help curb Hitler early on. The press were manipulated and should be ashamed of themselves. Effectively putting the oppressed beyond extneral help. When first published, I can imagine this book made many squirm with shame.

The Invention of the Spin Doctor

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George Orwell is a master of deciphering complicated political structures, as seen through the Spanish Civil War. But what is more extraordinary is his prophetic ability, for only months later Britain was at the mercy of German bombs as he correctly predicted.

His first-hand account of fighting in the war makes him unique in his ability to be able to write about it unlike many of the other biased publications at the time. It is an extremely political book so it may not suit someone who wants to read about the emotional upheaval being on the frontline.

He truly is a genius ahead of his time.

Extremely relevant for today

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A well narrated personal account and reflections of Orwell’s foray into the Spanish civil war. Glad I listened and I learnt a lot. The multiple political parties with similar sounding acronyms takes some time to separate at the beginning.

Surprisingly engaging throughout- mostly.

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Not only is this an excellent personal account of fighting in a revolutionary war, but also an astute summation of the political forces at work from an individual initially only interested in fighting fascism, with no strong allegiance to any one group or Party. Honest, well written and convincingly portrayed by the narrator. Fascinating and enjoyable.

Excellent biographical account of revolution

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Compelling view of the Spanish Civil War, but one that should be listened to.

Insightful

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