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Animal Farm

By George Orwell
Series: The Penguin English Library
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In Animal Farm by George Orwell, a group of farm animals revolt against their human farmer, aiming to create a society where animals can be free and equal. As they establish their new regime, power dynamics shift and the utopian ideals are gradually undermined by political corruption. The book is a satirical allegory highlighting themes of power, control, and betrayal.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking tales that use allegory to explore themes of power, corruption, and political upheaval. Through the lens of a farm's animal rebellion, it offers a satirical look at societal structures and the human condition. If you appreciate narratives that encourage reflection on historical and political events, this classic will likely resonate with you.

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Animal Farm

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Twenty new titles in the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series.

All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others

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.

The Penguin English Library — collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

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Animal Farm is often lauded for its profound allegorical critique of totalitarianism, depicted through the rise of an oppressive regime led by farm animals. Critics praise Orwell's sharp wit and effective use of satire to embody political themes and human nature. The narrative is described as both disturbing and enlightening, illustrating how power can corrupt and ideals can be manipulated, resonating with readers even decades after its publication.

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ISBN: 9780241341667

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 128

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About the 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.

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