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Animal Farm

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Animal Farm by George Orwell is an allegorical tale set on a farm, where the animals, tired of their oppressive human owner, stage a rebellion to create a society where they aim for equality. However, as the new leadership takes hold, the ideals they fought for start to erode, revealing a chilling commentary on power and corruption. This graphic novel adaptation brings Orwell's themes to life through vivid illustrations, offering a fresh perspective on the classic story.
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This graphic novel offers a satirical and thought-provoking exploration of power and corruption, set in a world of anthropomorphic animals. You might enjoy it if you're interested in political allegory, enjoy clever storytelling with a revolutionary twist, or appreciate a blend of humour and seriousness in your reading.

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Animal Farm

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The first ever graphic novel treatment of Orwell’s seminal fable, now in paperback.

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, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take control. Soon the other animals find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another...

Animal Farm is a powerful allegory about the corrupting influence of power, masterfully depicted in this unique graphic novel adaptation.

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The graphic novel adaptation of Animal Farm is praised for its rich, colourful illustrations by Odyr, which capture the emotional depth and satirical edge of Orwell's original work. Critics highlight the expressive watercolours that enhance the narrative, effectively conveying both the pastoral settings and the darker themes of revolution and consequence. The art's painterly quality is noted for adding a poignant layer to the timeless allegory.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241391853

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Odyr
  • By Odyr

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 269.0mm

Weight: 709g

Pages: 176

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. Odyr (Illustrator) Odyr was born in 1967 in Brazil. He is a comics artist and painter, whose books include Copacabana and Guadalupe. His work has been included in several anthologies and his short stories and illustrations have been published in many Brazilian magazines and newspapers.

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