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Animal Farm

By George Orwell
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Animal Farm by George Orwell is a satirical allegory that depicts the rise and fall of a society of farm animals who overthrow their human owner in pursuit of freedom and equality. As the animals assume control, they face challenges that reflect broader themes of power, corruption, and betrayal, ultimately questioning the outcomes of revolution and governance. This story is a compelling exploration of how idealism can be manipulated and the complexities of leadership and societal change.
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If you appreciate allegorical tales with deep societal meanings, this novella provides a sharp critique of politics and power dynamics through the lens of a farmyard rebellion. Its satirical nature and timeless themes offer an engaging exploration of ideals versus reality.

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Animal Farm

Having got rid of their human master, the animals in this political fable look forward to a life of freedom and plenty. But as a clever, ruthless elite takes control, the other animals find themselves hopelessly ensnared in the same old way.

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When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master Mr Jones and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they thought, and find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another.

Orwell's chilling fairy story is a timeless and devastating satire of idealism betrayed by power and corruption.

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Animal Farm by George Orwell is widely praised for its incisive allegory and commentary on totalitarianism. Critics often highlight its clever use of farm animals to reflect human societal issues, noting Orwell's masterful narrative and poignant critique of power and corruption. The book is frequently lauded for its simplicity and depth, making it accessible while profoundly impactful.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140817690

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Ronald Carter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 128

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Fiction General Fiction George Orwell Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

George Orwell (Author) Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950), better known by his pen-name, George Orwell, was born in India, where his father worked for the Civil Service. An author and journalist, Orwell was one of the most prominent and influential figures in twentieth-century literature. His unique political allegory Animal Farm was published in 1945, and it was this novel, together with the dystopia of Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), which brought him world-wide fame. His novels and non-fiction include Burmese Days, Down and Out in Paris and London, The Road to Wigan Pier and Homage to Catalonia. Ronald Carter (External Editor) Ronald Carter was the Emeritus Professor of Modern English Language at the University of Nottingham. He published more than forty books, including The Penguin Guide to English Literature (with John McRae).

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