Orwell, George

Homage to Catalonia: With - the Introductory Essay 'Why - I Write'

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ISBN 13:
9781528718912
author:
Orwell, George
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Read & Co. Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
254
Dimensions:
1.5 x 14 x 14 centimetres (0.32
Genre:
Science, Medical, General,
Condition:
New
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£16.92

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George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia is a personal account of his time volunteering in the Republican army during the Spanish Civil War. First published in 1938, this memoir recounts his experiences training in Barcelona and fighting on the front lines in Aragon. Orwell's writing provides a detailed and candid look at life as an ordinary foot soldier in wartime, while also defending democratic socialism. The book offers a unique insight into the trials and dangers faced by those involved in the conflict, making it a valuable historical record of this pivotal period in world history. This memoir has had a lasting impact on Orwell's writing, influencing his anti-totalitarian themes that would become a hallmark of his work.

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