(first published 1938)
George Orwell (1903 – 1950)
Language: English
George Orwell, writer of Animal Farm and 1984 also fought in the Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939)! Here he details his time fighting for the Republican side in the War. This book includes his leaving the UK to fight, his training for battle, getting shot and wounded in the conflict, and his escape to France when the regiment he fought for, was declared illegal. … (summary by Adrian Wilson)
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Total running time: 7:30:52 – Read in English by Adrian Wilson
01 – Chapter 1 – 26:17 min [download all sections]
02 – Chapter 2 – 17:15 min
03 – Chapter 3 – 31:14 min
04 – Chapter 4 – 16:59 min
05 – Chapter 5 – 59:31 min
06 – Chapter 6 – 32:05 min
07 – Chapter 7 – 33:48 min
08 – Chapter 8 – 13:35 min
09 – Chapter 9 – 26:08 min
10 – Chapter 10 – 58:03 min
11 – Chapter 11 – 63:03 min
12 – Chapter 12 – 30:54 min
13 – Chapter 13 – 38.27 min
14 – Chapter 14 – 42:00 min
In addition to the reader, this audio book was produced by:
Dedicated Proof-Listener: Lynette Caulkins
Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Viktor
Cover source: Aurelio Arteta (1879-1940) – El frente
Catalogued 30. April 2024