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Homage to Catalonia

Name: Homage to Catalonia
Author: George Orwell
ISBN: 9780156421171

by George Orwell, Lionel Trilling

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Overview

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 Orwell’s experiences. Introduction by Lionel Trilling.

A first hand account of the Spanish Civil War. Introduction by Lionel Trilling.

Synopsis

Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil War.

About the Author, George Orwell

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.