Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell

Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell

THE AUTHORATITIVE TEXT

'There are occasions where it pays better to fight and be beaten than not to fight at all'

Both a memoir of Orwell's experiences during the Spanish Civil War and a heartfelt tribute to those who died, Homage to Catalonia is an extraordinary first-hand record of him time on the frontline. Written with all of the depth, passion and deep human understanding that defines Orwell's writing this is a vivid account of the battles that were faced by ordinary working people as they fought for both their lives and their ideologies.

Although Orwell was himself near-fatally wounded he finds both bleak and comic notes in his experience which is recorded with such clarity and depth that this short work has become one of his best known.

An unrivalled picture of the rumours, suspicions and treachery of civil war
A war story that is both brutally honest and lyrically beautiful

George Orwell (1903–1950) is one of England's most famous writers and social commentators. He is the author of the classic political satire Animal Farm and the dystopian masterpiece Nineteen Eighty-Four. He is also well known for his essays and journalism, particularly his works covering his travels and his time fighting in the Spanish Civil War. His writing is celebrated for its piercing clarity, purpose and wit and his books continue to be bestsellers all over the world.

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ISBN 13	9781784876562
ISBN 10	1784876569
Title	Homage to Catalonia
Author	George Orwell
Series	Vintage Classics Orwell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Vintage Publishing
Year published	2021-01-07
Number of pages	288
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