Penguin Classics Homage To Catalonia
National Geographic Books 2013
Great fit for High School
Reading level and content both target 9th–12th grade · ages 14+
Themes include war and disillusionment
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Genre
Themes
- anti-totalitarianism
- idealism vs. reality
- revolution and counterrevolution
- political betrayal
- propaganda and truth
- loyalty and factionalism
- war and disillusionment
- socialism and anarchism
- censorship
- witness reportage
About this book
George Orwell’s firsthand account of his service with a militia on the Aragon front during the Spanish Civil War. He chronicles the initial revolutionary fervor in Barcelona, the confusion and privations at the front, and the bitter infighting and propaganda that undermined the republican cause, shaping his lifelong opposition to totalitarianism.
Setting: Barcelona and the Aragon front in Catalonia, Spain, during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1937)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penguin Classics Homage To Catalonia right for my child?
Yes — Penguin Classics Homage To Catalonia is a great fit for High School. The reading level is AR 10.2, which is typical for High School. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include anti-totalitarianism, idealism vs. reality, revolution and counterrevolution.
How long does it take to read Penguin Classics Homage To Catalonia?
At a typical High School reading pace, Penguin Classics Homage To Catalonia takes around 5.6h to finish. The book has 84,451 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Penguin Classics Homage To Catalonia have an AR quiz?
Yes — Penguin Classics Homage To Catalonia has an AR quiz available, worth 16 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Penguin Classics Homage To Catalonia?
Penguin Classics Homage To Catalonia has an AR reading level of 10.2, which places it at a High School reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.