“Homage to Catalonia” is a non-fiction book written by George Orwell, first published in 1938. It recounts Orwell’s experiences as a soldier fighting for the POUM militia during the Spanish Civil War. Orwell provides firsthand observations of the political complexities and infighting among the Republican factions, as well as his disillusionment with the Soviet-backed Communists. “Homage to Catalonia” is not only a memoir of Orwell’s time in Spain but also a reflection on the broader themes of political ideology, propaganda, and the realities of war.
