Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell
The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during the Spanish Civil War, specifically his time with the POUM (Partit Obrer d'Unificació Marxista) militia in Catalonia. He provides an in-depth look at the social revolution that took place, the daily life of a soldier, the political infighting and betrayals among the Republican factions, and his eventual disillusionment with the cause he initially supported. The book is both a war memoir and a detailed analysis of a complex political situation.
The 402nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1938
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 230-300
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 3rd on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)
- 42nd on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 484th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Best Books Ever (bookdepository.com)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)
- The 50 Best Books of the Century (Intercollegiate Studies Institute)