| Spain in 1936 was a stage that the world observed as Fascism and Communism, Capitalism and Anarchism struggled for control in the secularly divided Spain. In the midst of this in the historic town of Barcelona a little known writer by the name of Eric Blair known the world round as George Orwell came to Spain to report on the war and in the ensuing frenzy of the worker controlled territory of Catalonia he joined a militia.
The significance of this work as both a historical document and a foreshadowing of things to come is still as poignant now as ever. The Spanish Civil War was dwarfed between the two World Wars but nevertheless served as a deadly reminder to the new world that was emerging. From life in the trenches, being cold and very bored to the dry humor than ensues from a rag tag militia confronting a professional army Orwell paints a very casual view of war and takes an almost relaxed tone to the entire affair which only lasted a couple months. | ||
|
Plot & Themes Political/social rights fight Yes Plotlet: Period of greatest activity? - 1900+ Subject of Biography Gender - Male Profession/status: Ethnicity - White Nationality - British Unusual characteristics: Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 7 () Europe Yes European country: - Spain Misc setting - resort/hotel Century: - 1930's-1950's Writing Style Book makes you feel? - thoughtful - like laughing If this is a kid's book: - Age 16-Adult Pictures/Illustrations? - None How much dialogue in bio? - significantly more descript than dialog How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life? - 0-25% of book |
||