When was this book published, and what was the political situation in Spain at the time of its publication? (1938)

What are some basic features of Orwell's style throughout? What emotions does the narrator express toward the events he describes? (involvement, gentle sarcasm and irony, 17)

To what kinds of detail does he pay attention?

Chapters 1 and 2

Chapters 3 and 4

Chapters 5 and 6

Chapters 7 and 8

Chapters 9 and 10

Chapters 11 and 12

Chapter 13 and 14

Afterward: Looking Back on the Spanish War (1943)

What does Orwell find that he remembers most? What is his final judgment on war? (war is evil, 228)

What views does he express on the perpetration of atrocities?

What were some instances of solidarity he had witnessed?

What forces had attempted to crush the labor movement? What false narrative had been promulgated by the Fascist government?

What inherent difficulties does he find in all written accounts of the war?

Does he believe that a just cause will inevitably triumph?

Why does Orwell believe that the working classes will continue to resist Fascism?

Does he believe that one can be neutral in the midst of conflict?

To what does Orwell ascribe the ultimate Fascist victory? (believes that Britain, France and the US should have given or at least sold arms to the anti-Fascists)

What two memories remain with him most? What final reforms/endeavors does he advocate?

How does he respond to prior media reports? What final remarks does he make on history and on the future? (238)

Penguin edition.