Homage to Catalonia

It's a very good book

Kind of a slow start....

Very interesting account of Orwell's experiences in Spanish civil war. The sights, sounds, and as best as he could describe them, the smells of life in combat. He came to Spain full of socialist ideals, left with a bullet wound through the neck and filled with dismay, not about socialism, but about the Stalinist version of it.

Stunning first hand account of the war from a great place.

as I think permanently.. orwell has been a modern hero.. one of the last in our time, and the said: if you were born lucky, you are indeed! that book describes how a war can be such foolish and how can be foolish as well a population while is running... in and suffer for self-harm, today, when I watch barcelona images and overall old city centre narrow streets I am wondering at orwell's...more

as I think permanently.. orwell has been a modern hero.. one of the last in our time, and the said: if you were born lucky, you are indeed! that book describes how a war can be such foolish and how can be foolish as well a population while is running... in and suffer for self-harm, today, when I watch barcelona images and overall old city centre narrow streets I am wondering at orwell's descriptions thank you george   hide

You've likely read Orwell, but if you have not read this one, do it! This is his account of his time fighting in the Spanish Civil war. It's a fascinating account, and shows his uncanny ability as a writer to convey big ideas with simple dialogue. It's of special interest to those who find the history of socialism intriguing, especially the shift from Marxism-Leninism to...more

You've likely read Orwell, but if you have not read this one, do it! This is his account of his time fighting in the Spanish Civil war. It's a fascinating account, and shows his uncanny ability as a writer to convey big ideas with simple dialogue. It's of special interest to those who find the history of socialism intriguing, especially the shift from Marxism-Leninism to Stalinist Communism.   hide

Excellent work, which isn't a surprise from Orwell. If anyone is curious about the experience of being a foreign foot soldier in the Spanish Civil War, this is a superb read (and is even if you're not curious about such things.) Fascinating work about a war I previously felt that I didn't know enough about. If you're interested in the experience of being a foreign foot...more

Excellent work, which isn't a surprise from Orwell. If anyone is curious about the experience of being a foreign foot soldier in the Spanish Civil War, this is a superb read (and is even if you're not curious about such things.) Fascinating work about a war I previously felt that I didn't know enough about. If you're interested in the experience of being a foreign foot soldier in the Spanish Civil War, a great read for sure!   hide

Em português "Homenagem à Catalunha". Obra de referência sobre a "Guerra Civil Espanhola" (1936-1939) que culminou com o esmagamento das repúblicas democráticas do actual estado espanhol e a subida ao poder de F.Franco (com a adjuda preciosa de Salazar e Hitler). O livro descreve e dá pistas sobre a envolvência de todas as partes no conflito e das...more

Em português "Homenagem à Catalunha". Obra de referência sobre a "Guerra Civil Espanhola" (1936-1939) que culminou com o esmagamento das repúblicas democráticas do actual estado espanhol e a subida ao poder de F.Franco (com a adjuda preciosa de Salazar e Hitler). O livro descreve e dá pistas sobre a envolvência de todas as partes no conflito e das suas responsabilidades ao longo de todo o processo ... Imprescindível para comprrender mais um pouco da história ibérica recente.   hide

I am Orwell's love child . . . or maybe grandchild.