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George Orwell

Homage to Catalonia

Gyan Publishing House, 2024

41,76 €

Gyan Books Pvt Ltd

(Delhi, India)

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Anno di pubblicazione
2024
ISBN
1111030225971
Autore
George Orwell
Pagine
258
Editori
Gyan Publishing House
Soggetto
Travel Writing, European History, Military History
Descrizione
Paperback
Lingue
Inglese
Legatura
Brossura
Print on demand

Descrizione

About The Book: "Homage to Catalonia" serves as George Orwell's personal account chronicling his involvement and observations in the Spanish Civil War as part of the POUM militia within the Republican army. Initially published in 1938, a year before the war's end, the book faced limited commercial success. Orwell's narrative provides a firsthand perspective on the war, offering a mature and focused portrayal of the Spanish conflict. It vividly captures the challenges of trench warfare, his near-death encounter from a gunshot, and the subsequent disorienting medical treatment. Orwell acknowledges potential partisanship and factual errors, emphasizing the limited scope of his experiences. Lisa Mullen's introduction explores the book's position between literature and history, addressing controversies that have arisen since its publication.
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