"Homage to Catalonia" by George Orwell is a personal memoir and historical account of Orwell's experiences during the Spanish Civil War. Orwell joined the POUM militia to fight against Franco's Nationalists in revolutionary Catalonia. The book vividly describes the enthusiasm of the people and the complexities of the political factions involved. Orwell participated in front-line fighting but became disillusioned with the infighting among leftist groups, particularly the conflict between the Communists and anti-Stalinist factions. Injured during the fighting, Orwell returned to Barcelona and witnessed the violent suppression of the POUM by Communist-backed authorities. The book provides a critical analysis of the Spanish Civil War and its impact on Orwell's political views, contributing to his development as a writer and thinker.
- Pages: 285
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN : 9789644531163
- Persian Title: کتاب زنده باد کاتالونیا اثر جورج اورول
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