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Homage to Catalonia (Harvest Book)

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ISBN13: 9780156421171
ISBN10: 0156421178
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In 1936 Orwell went to Spain to report on the Civil War and instead joined the fight against the Fascists. This famous account describes the war and Orwells experiences. Introduction by Lionel Trilling.

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GEORGE ORWELL (1903-1950) was born in India and served with the Imperial Police in Burma before joining the Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War. Orwell was the author of six novels as well as numerous essays and nonfiction works.
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macnamara, January 2, 2011 (view all comments by macnamara)
Orwell's wryly hilarious essay-slash-travelogue is the perfect precursor to a trip to Catalunya.
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rsklnkv, August 31, 2008 (view all comments by rsklnkv)
In typical Orwellian fashion (see what I did there?) George gives us an entertaining romp through war-torn Spain. George joins up with anarchists, Communists, and a rag-tag band of glorious anti-fascists to fight the good fight. Orwells desciption of Barcelona when he arrives is absolutely brilliant and gives us a view into a part of Spanish culture that thrives today, even as Western influence gains ground.
Did I mention that George gets shot in the neck and is forced to walk an insane distance for medical assistance?
Recommended if you've enjoyed other books by Orwell.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780156421171
Other:
Orwell, George
Other:
Trilling, Lionel
Author:
Orwell, George
Publisher:
Mariner Books
Location:
San Diego
Subject:
General
Subject:
Spain
Subject:
History
Subject:
Continental european
Subject:
Europe - General
Subject:
Europe - Spain & Portugal
Subject:
Spain & Portugal
Subject:
Authors, English
Subject:
Soldiers
Subject:
Personal narratives
Subject:
Catalonia
Subject:
Spain Politics and government 1931-1939.
Subject:
Civil War, 19
Subject:
Authors, English -- 20th century.
Subject:
Spain History Civil War, 1936-1939.
Subject:
World History-Spain
Copyright:
1969
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Harvest Book
Series Volume:
106-723
Publication Date:
19691031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8 x 5.31 in 0.53 lb
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