Homage to Catalonia
Introduced by leading historian Helen Graham, Homage to Catalonia is Orwell’s first-hand account of the Spanish Civil War. Homage to Catalonia remains one of the most famous accounts of the Spanish Ci...
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Introduced by leading historian Helen Graham, Homage to Catalonia is Orwell’s first-hand account of the Spanish Civil War. Homage to Catalonia remains one of the most famous accounts of the Spanish Civil War. With characteristic scrutiny, Orwell questions the actions and motives of all sides whilst retaining his firm beliefs in human courage and the need for radical social change.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by Helen Graham, a leading historian on the Spanish Civil War.When George Orwell arrived in Spain in 1936, he signed up to fight with the Republican army against Fascism. Homage to Catalonia is his bracing personal account of his experiences in the Spanish Civil War. From the front line he describes, with brutal honesty, the frustrations and inefficiencies of battle; he is caught up in vicious street fighting in Barcelona and must flee for his life when Republican factions turn on each other.
Detaljer
Forfatter
Forlag
Macmillan Collector's Library
ISBN
9781529032710
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
320
Udgivelsesdato
04-03-2021
Format
Hardback
Varenr.
3064697
EAN nr.
9781529032710
Varegruppe
Engelsk non fiction div.
Højde/Dybde (mm)
20
Bredde (mm)
102
Længde (mm)
157
Vægt (g)
190