Homage To Catalonia

By: George Orwell

Narrated by: Joseph Millton

George Orwell's classic account of his experiences during the Spanish Civil War, dramatised for radio by Mike Walker. Produced by Kate McAll.

In 1936 Eric and Eileen Blair were making ends meet by running a small village shop in Wallington and growing vegetables. Eric had recently sent 'The Road to Wigan Pier' to Victor Gollancz, hoping it would be published. But then news came from Spain that Franco's Nationalists had risen up against the elected Republican government. In this autobiographical account, Eric decides to go to Spain - not just to record the struggle but to fight the Fascists. He joined a badly organised and ill equipped militia, armed with dud bombs and rusty guns. It was a decision that would nearly cost him his life, and produce one of the most vivid accounts of the Spanish Civil War.

The best acted audiobook you'll hear.

it's far from fruitlessly cheesy. fantastic adaptation to a legendary book about key, forgotten history

Great performance, it felt like a Netflix series

Awesome cast and sound effects to go with it. The story is great point of view that most “educators” won’t share. I appreciate it’s on the ground experience being told with even a bit of Spanish being used between the Englishman and his comrades gave it moments of humor for such a hard subject.

Offered a new perspective on Orwell

This brilliant work is worth everyone's time. I grew up learning Orwell was staunchly against Socialism--this set me straight. wonderful production quality and acting as well. highly recommended

Well done, great performance

If you could sum up Homage to Catalonia in three words, what would they be?

Historic, clear, realistic

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the atmosphere in Barcelona changes and the veil is lifted.

Any additional comments?

This was more of a radio show then a reading of a book. Very well done. Great story of the awakening of a socialistic idealist to the reality that socialism is really just another form of fascism.

Interresting but too short

Interresting but very short! good story but would have like to learn more about how Barcelona was ruled