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Title: Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell ISBN: 0-15-642117-8 Publisher: Harvest Books Pub. Date: October, 1969 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.71 (56 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Franco was not Fascist
Comment: I try to be neutral in the matters regarding the Spanish Civil War, but I cannot understand why Franco is called "fascist" as long as he had nothing to do with the fascist or nazi ideology. Besides, why are the awful images of the anarchists/communists destroying churches not as known as the romantic images of "international brigades"?
Rating: 5
Summary: One of his greatest
Comment: If you want to learn about: the spanish civil war, anarchism, anarcho-syndicalism, fascist spain, stalinism/communist party, or Orwell's politics, this book is for you. Orwell, who was a reporter who decided to fight in Spain alongside the anarchists and socialists and communists, gives a realistic, unbiased account of the spanish civil war. Not only does he provide the reader with knowledge about how the war was fought, but he describes the anarchist held region of catalonia, where, in my opinion, true socialism was achieved. This book is often referred to by socialists and anarchists for its vivid desrciption of socialism in action. I suggest you read it.
Rating: 5
Summary: ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC
Comment: What a riveting account! Orwell manages the difficult task of successfully combining the details of trench life, the description of the turmoils in Barcelona and a comprehensible analysis of the clash of several left-wing political parties during the Spanish Civil war. He even adds some deliciously humorous remarks! And the whole thing is absolutely entertaining, vivid and interesting.
Really, one finishes this book and feels a deep respect for this man. It's discouraging to learn that he and so many others who had fought in the trenches had to flee the country or suffer inprisonment and even death, only due to the deep struggle for power between political forces that belonged to the same side! I was impressed by how Orwell describes the passion and idealism that prevailed during the 1930's, specially compared to the sleepy, double-standard ethics of nowadays.
As a Spaniard, I admit not possesing deep knowledge about the Spanish Civil War, other than some family recollections and the usual basics. This book helped me learn about the complexities of the "red" side and about the everyday miseries of war.
Highly recommended!!
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Title: Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell ISBN: 015626224X Publisher: Harvest Books Pub. Date: March, 1972 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell ISBN: 0156767503 Publisher: Harvest Books Pub. Date: September, 1973 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Burmese Days: A Novel (Harbrace Paperbound Library, Hpl 62) by George Orwell ISBN: 0156148501 Publisher: Harvest Books Pub. Date: May, 1974 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: A Collection of Essays by George Orwell ISBN: 0156186004 Publisher: Harvest Books Pub. Date: October, 1970 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell ISBN: 0156468999 Publisher: Harvest Books Pub. Date: 19 March, 1969 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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