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Homage to Catalonia

Book • 1938

In 'Homage to Catalonia', George Orwell provides a firsthand and candid account of his experiences during the Spanish Civil War. The book details his decision to enlist in the worker's militia of the POUM (Partido Obrero de Unificación Marxista), his training in Barcelona, and his time on the front lines in Aragón.

Orwell vividly describes the camaraderie, hardships, and political complexities of the war, including the betrayal of the anarchist and socialist factions by the Communist Party.

The book also includes his personal account of being wounded and his subsequent hospitalization, as well as his observations on the political deceit and media manipulation that characterized the conflict.

Orwell's narrative is marked by his commitment to honesty, his critique of political factions, and his admiration for the resilience and courage of the Spanish people.

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Mentioned in 34 episodes

Mentioned as the book Orwell wrote about his experiences in the Spanish Civil War.

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William Dalrymple

as George Orwell's book about the Spanish Civil War.

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Anita Anand

as an early signature of Orwell's thinking, developed during the Spanish Civil War.

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Laura Beers

as a testament to George Orwell's experience fighting against fascism in the Spanish Civil War.

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Anna Funder

, highlighting Eileen's unacknowledged role in its creation and her political insight informing the book.

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305. Orwell: Dark Secrets, The CIA, & His Forgotten Failures (Part 4)

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Ben Shapiro

when discussing the author's socialist views and critique of Stalinism.

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Tom Holland

as Orwell's greatest book.

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208. George Orwell

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Nathan Waddell

as the key book for understanding Orwell.

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David Olusoga

as George Orwell's great memoir of the Spanish Civil War, detailing his experiences on the Aragon front.

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Mentioned as a book where Orwell turns against communism, calling it a form of socialism that makes mental honesty impossible.

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Matt Welch

mentions it as George Orwell's best and underrated book, in which he tells stories of fighting in Spain.

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John Bowen

, discussing Orwell's experiences in Spain and its impact on his writing.

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John Podhoretz

as the book he was reading, which reminded him of an Orwell quote.

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Laura Beers

when discussing Orwell's experience fighting against fascism in the Spanish Civil War.

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Dorian Lynskey

as a book by George Orwell.

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Sarah Churchwell

to illustrate the chaos regarding military equipment during the Spanish Civil War.

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Jacob Shapiro

, recommending that Elon Musk read the book after wearing an Orwell t-shirt and referencing George Orwell.

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Mark Galeotti

when referencing the book as a classic on the Spanish Civil War and war in general.

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Guy Raz

as a book that impacted his views on purity and the complexities of human nature.

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Doug Lemov

as a book he read to understand what caused George Orwell to write Animal Farm.

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