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Mentioned in 13 episodes

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 13 episodes

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

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

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Laura Beers

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

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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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as a book by George Orwell.

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Timothy Denevi

in relation to his book "Homage to Catalonia" and the challenges of editing or censoring his work.

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Mentioned by

Peter Hitchens

as a book that had a significant impact on him.

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Leah Stokes

to

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as her favorite novel.

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John

as an excellent eyewitness account of the Spanish Civil War.

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Mentioned by

Victor Davis Hanson

as an account of the Spanish Civil War.

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Mentioned by

Lisa Mullen

as a book that came out of Orwell's time in Spain during the Spanish Civil War.

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Guido Steinberg

erwähnt "Hommage to Catalonia" von George Orwell im Kontext des Vergleichs von Konflikten im Spanischen Bürgerkrieg mit denen im Syrienkrieg.

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Mentioned by

Karl Dahl

when discussing the limited English-language material on the Spanish Civil War.

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Mentioned by

Karl Dahl

in reference to the author explaining that he knows nothing about Spain.

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