Animal Farm

Animal Farm - Hardcover

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Animal Farm

Animal Farm - Hardcover

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Book Overview

""Animal Farm"" by George Orwell is a timeless and thought-provoking allegorical masterpiece that takes readers on a captivating journey into the heart of political upheaval and societal transformation. Set in a seemingly idyllic farm, the story unfolds as the animals, led by the wise old boar, Old Major, revolt against their oppressive human farmer, Mr. Jones, with dreams of creating a utopian society where all animals are equal. However, as the animals establish their own government and adopt the Seven Commandments of Animalism, the initial spirit of unity and equality begins to erode. Orwell skillfully explores the corrupting nature of power and the tragic consequences of revolutionary ideals as the pigs, notably the cunning Napoleon and eloquent Squealer, consolidate their control, betraying the very principles they had once championed. ""Animal Farm"" serves as a chilling cautionary tale about the dangers of totalitarianism, propaganda, and the manipulation of truth. With its compelling characters and sharp political commentary, this classic novella continues to resonate with readers of all ages, offering a stark reminder of the timeless struggle for justice and freedom in a world where ideals can be easily distorted and corrupted.

ISBN9789355275011
Author George Orwell
PublisherMjp Publishers
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedOctober 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages76
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About George Orwell

George Orwell (pseudonym for Eric Blair [1903-50]) was born in Bengal and educated at Eton; after service with the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, he returned to Europe to earn his living penning novels and essays. He was essentially a political writer who focused his attention on his own times, a man of intense feelings and intense hates. An opponent of totalitarianism, he served in the Loyalist forces in the Spanish Civil War. Besides his classic Animal Farm, his works include a novel based on his experiences as a colonial policeman, Burmese Days, two firsthand studies of poverty, Down and Out in Paris and London and The Road to Wigan Pier, an account of his experiences in the Spanish Civil War, Homage to Catalonia; and the extraordinary novel of political prophecy whose title became part of our language, 1984.

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