Podcasts about homage to catalonia

In episode #119, John Evans, owner of Diesel Bookstore talks about selling his independent bookstore, what he'll miss most and how books help us deal with difficult subjects such as war.   Click below to purchase the books at my affiliate Bookshop.org shop, which gives money back to Diesel Bookstore and supports this show. Books recommended:Trilogy by H.D.Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire DedererHomage to Catalonia by George OrwellThe Children's Bach by Helen GarnerCeremony by Leslie Marmon Silko Other books mentioned:The Interestings by Meg WolitzerThe Position by Meg WolitzerVisit Diesel bookstore onlineDiesel Bookstore on InstagramLiterary StampsSupport the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

There is daytime socialism. And there is nighttime socialism. George Orwell narrates a long summer night in Barcelona where a friend and I pursue a very different, but not entirely different, dream than the one that falls to pieces in HOMAGE TO CATALONIA.   For the full 2.5 hour episode -- and over twice as many adventures as well as exclusive daily "smoke break" mini eps -- subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian   Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian   Please rate and review wherever you listen, and spread the word!

George Orwell's book "Homage to Catalonia" is about the Spanish Civil War – a classic first-person account of trench warfare on the Aragón front and street-fighting in Barcelona. Here's a bit of summary of the book, the questions raised by the Civil War, and the current situation of Spain's "historical memory" of the 20th century: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2023/05/01/homage-to-catalonia/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

We're in a commy pinko kind of mood this podcast so we talked about Evergrande failing and the dangers of speculation. Marcelo read Homage to Catalonia and couldn't stop going on about it so we included that too. Follow us!   check us out at www.lowercasemagazine.com  

We're thinking about Trust-ownership and engagement this week. Why are so few engaged in the process? Or are we misjudging the situation? Also, the frustration of failing to score, or pick up a point, over Easter weekend.

Despite their easy descriptions-- a book about small town baseball, a memoir of grief and addiction, a discussion of reality television-- Lucas Mann's books are unlike anything else, with each page revealing a fresh perspective or a surprising insight. He tells James about writing weird books in a way that feels normal, throwing subjects off-kilter in interviews, learning to write unhinged to create emotion, and playing Jenga with narrative. Plus, Nathan McNamara on the art of book reviewing.  - Lucas Mann: http://www.lucasmann.com/ James and Lucas discuss:  The University of Iowa  HOMAGE TO CATALONIA by George Orwell  Arundhati Roy  Amitava Kumar  James Baldwin  THE VILLAGER  Film Forum  THRONE by Kerry Howley  THE NEW YORKER  Roger Angell "Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu" by John Updike  David Halberstam  BLUETS by Maggie Nelson  THE LOVER by Marguerite Duras  THE SUICIDE INDEX by Joan Wickersham  SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE  Malcolm Gladwell  Virginia Center for the Creative Arts  The Kardashians  - Nathan McNamara: http://nathanscottmcnamara.com/ Nathan and James discuss:  PLOUGHSHARES  Johns Hopkins University  Vassar College  COFFEE HOUSE PRESS  SAMUEL JOHNSON'S ETERNAL RETURN by Michael Riker  DOROTHY, A PUBLISHING PROJECT   Megan McDowell Christina MacSweeney  Emma Ramadan  Riff Raff Bookstore  Michael Silverblatt  BOOKWORM  Annie Hartnett  THE LOS ANGELES REVIEW OF BOOKS  Ellie Duke  Danielle Dutton   THE SHUTTERS by Ahmed Bouanani THE HOSPITAL by Ahmed Bouanani  NEW DIRECTIONS PRESS  COMEMADRE by Roque Larraquy Alejandra Pizarnik  THE POETRY FOUNDATION  Jeremy Lybarger  THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE: STORIES by Mariana Enriquez  FEVER DREAM by Samantha Schweblin  MY HEART HEMMED IN by Marie NDiaye  TWO LINES PRESS  THE BABYSITTER AT REST by Jen George  -  http://tkpod.com / tkwithjs@gmail.com / Twitter: @JamesScottTK Instagram: tkwithjs / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tkwithjs/

Episode geeklist   Javier Romero David Gómez Relloso I've been trying to get these episodes out every month, knowing that it's a bit too much for me. Finally the dam burst in January, making this episode a bit late. I'm still going to keep pushing, in order to fit in as many topics as I can while temporarily living in France. But this may happen again. Originally the topic for January was going to be something else, a location I thought I'd visit around the Christmas holidays. That fell through, which was disappointing. Then my son in his twenties started talking to me about Homage To Catalonia, and the light bulb went on. By shifting my topic to the Spanish Civil War, I could learn about another important European event in world history, as well as have some great conversations with my son about that amazing book's observations. A win-win! The only downside is that my current schedule hasn't allowed me to go visit any of the battlefields or other locations of this period in Spanish history. Perhaps someday. As usual, my ambition for the project outstripped my available time. I've since decided that these monthly topics are going to focus on one film, one book, and one game. I will hopefully go beyond that in most months, but this is a more realistic goal for me. I'll still identify more games on the geeklist, because listeners may wish to hear about other titles. Even better, you may tell me about your experiences playing the ones I;m unable to get to. Most of all, I want to keep up the pattern of featuring an interview in each podcast. I find these really fascinating, and I bet they make for better listening than my voice alone the entire time. Plus, I'm usually able to hear from wargamers who are much more knowledgeable about the current topic. I already knew I had some Spanish followers on Twitter, and in record time they set me up with a joint interview of two Spanish wargame designers--Javier Romero & David Gómez Relloso--with written input from a third (Niko Eskubi, who I promise to have on a future episode, too). You'll hear in the episode that my own explorations of the topic were complicated. I'll avoid the hyperbole of saying that my own country is veering toward fascism now. I don't actually believe that. However, it IS true that recent events have given me more cause to study this subject than ever before. Regardless of our political differences, I'm certain that all Americans want to avoid authoritarianism. We pride ourselves as a country that benefited from a clean slate from which Enlightenment thinkers were able to craft a government. Part & parcel of that Enlightenment founding is an informed population--one that reads, debates, and thinks independently. For my own part, I've felt the need to study the roots of fascism and authoritarianism, to understand why something that ends up so universally abhorred can start slowly and attract followers who simply want more order and a growing economy...but fall victim to false promises and scapegoating. It's been an important topic, as well as one I'm happy to take a break from. I suspect I will return to it later in life. -Mark P.S. If you want to get started on my next topic, it will be the Hundred Years War. Movies • For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) • The Good Fight (1984) • There Be Dragons (2011) Books • Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell   Remember to follow along & chime in on my geeklist/discussion) for all of my SCW explorations. If you're a wargamer on social media, follow me on Twitter (@WargamesToGo). Feedback is always welcome.

Orwell and Hemingway in Spain - the long awaited episode on the Spanish Civil War is finally here! Herein the panel covers Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell and For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, complete with some mustache styling tips and a brief lesson in Spanish swear words. Though centered on the same conflict (albeit in separate regions of the country) the two works differ wildly in style, tone and detail. Hemingway's novel is essentially fiction, making use of the conflict for his  setting and backdrop while Orwell reports on the war, laboring to understand and explain the roots of the struggle within the quagmire of surrounding politics. Sam's brief primer on the Spanish Civil War promises to make the subject more accessible than ever before – and hopefully encourage more personal research into an event that seems to reside unjustly in the shadow of World War II. Follow @Infin8Gestation on Twitter • Visit InfiniteGestation.com Show Notes & Links George Orwell Homage to Catalonia Ernest Hemingway For Whom the Bell Tolls Beatnik vs. Revolutionary – On the Road by Jack Kerouac + Motorcycle Diaries by Che Guevara | Episode 026 Spanish Civil War Francisco Franco The Battle for Spain: The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 by Antony Beevor Fascism: Fascism /ˈfæʃɪzəm/ is a form of radical authoritarian nationalism that came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe. The first fascist movements emerged in Italy during World War I, before spreading to other European countries. Opposed to liberalism, Marxism and anarchism, fascism is usually placed on the far-right within the traditional left–right spectrum. The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe by David Kertzer Basque Nationalists Paths of Glory (1957 film) - Stanley Kubrick For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943 film) - Sam Wood The Red Badge of Courage by Steven Crane Orwell in Spain by George Orwell (Christopher Hitchens intro.)

John Simpson, the BBC's World Affairs Editor and writer Hilary Spurling discuss George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia, as part of the Radio 4 Real Orwell Season. Homage to Catalonia was first published in 1938 and is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil War. This pivotal time in his writing career led in later years to Nineteen Eighty Four and Animal Farm. James Naughtie presents and a group of readers ask the questions. March's Bookclub choice : Pure by Andrew Miller Produced by Dymphna Flynn.

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Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload

Homage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil Wardownload