Homage to Catalonia
Orwell, George, 1903-1950,
Homage to Catalonia / George Orwell. - xvii, 250 pages
Includes "Life and times [of George Orwell]", written by Fran Fabriczki.
Following his experiences as a militiaman in the Spanish Civil War, the author 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 more. ; ; 'Here, for the first time in one volume, are George Orwell's complete writings on the Spanish Civil War, an experience which had a profound effect on his life and work.' 'Homage to Catalonia, his passionate memoir of fighting in the war, captures the revolutionary fervour and high hopes of joining up in Barcelona, the fear and chaos of the front, and the bullet wound and bitter betrayal that nearly cost him his life. The powerful journalism, essays letters and pamphlets also collected here show his resolution to tell the truth about the war amid a 'crop of lies' from both the Communist Party and the British press. In 'Looking Back on the Spanish War' he recalls his desperate disillusionment, but also remembers the heroism and decency of the ordinary people he encountered.'--Jacket.
9780141183053
Orwell, George, 1903-1950.
1936-1939
Soldiers--Spain--Personal narratives.
Spain--History--Civil War, 1936-1939.
Spain History Civil War, 1936-1939 Personal narratives, British
Autobiography
Homage to Catalonia / George Orwell. - xvii, 250 pages
Includes "Life and times [of George Orwell]", written by Fran Fabriczki.
Following his experiences as a militiaman in the Spanish Civil War, the author 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 more. ; ; 'Here, for the first time in one volume, are George Orwell's complete writings on the Spanish Civil War, an experience which had a profound effect on his life and work.' 'Homage to Catalonia, his passionate memoir of fighting in the war, captures the revolutionary fervour and high hopes of joining up in Barcelona, the fear and chaos of the front, and the bullet wound and bitter betrayal that nearly cost him his life. The powerful journalism, essays letters and pamphlets also collected here show his resolution to tell the truth about the war amid a 'crop of lies' from both the Communist Party and the British press. In 'Looking Back on the Spanish War' he recalls his desperate disillusionment, but also remembers the heroism and decency of the ordinary people he encountered.'--Jacket.
9780141183053
Orwell, George, 1903-1950.
1936-1939
Soldiers--Spain--Personal narratives.
Spain--History--Civil War, 1936-1939.
Spain History Civil War, 1936-1939 Personal narratives, British
Autobiography
