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Animal Farm by George Orwell (Hardcover)

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“Animal Farm” is a classic novella written by George Orwell, published in 1945. It is a satirical allegory that uses a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer to explore themes of political corruption, power, and the dangers of totalitarianism.

The story begins with Old Major, an old boar, delivering a speech to the animals on Manor Farm, urging them to rebel against their oppressive human owner, Mr. Jones. Inspired by Old Major’s vision of a utopian society where animals are free from human exploitation, the animals stage a successful revolt and take control of the farm.

Initially, the animals work together to build a new society based on the principles of equality and justice. They establish a set of commandments, the most important of which is “All animals are equal.” However, as time passes, the pigs, who take on leadership roles, begin to exploit their power. The pigs, especially Napoleon and Snowball, represent the ruling class and the betrayal of the ideals of the revolution.

The pigs gradually become indistinguishable from the humans they overthrew, engaging in similar oppressive behaviors. The commandment “All animals are equal” is eventually altered to “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” The novella illustrates the corruption and hypocrisy of power, as the pigs adopt the very vices they once condemned.

“Animal Farm” serves as an allegory for the Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union. Orwell uses the characters and events in the novella to critique totalitarianism, propaganda, and the manipulation of language for political control.

The work is a powerful commentary on the potential for revolutions to be co-opted by those seeking power, and it remains a thought-provoking and relevant piece of literature that explores the dynamics of political systems and human nature.

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