Penguin Classics Animal Farm
Penguin Classics Animal Farm by George Orwell, published by National Geographic Books on January 15, 2013, is a notable edition of this classic work, comprising 128 pages in English. The narrative follows the animals of Manor Farm as they rise against their oppressive owner, Mr. Jones, in pursuit of freedom and equality. However, their aspirations are soon undermined by the emergence of a manipulative elite among them, particularly the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, leading to a new form of tyranny.
Readers will encounter a satirical exploration of political themes as the story unfolds, illustrating the complexities of revolution and the ease with which ideals can be corrupted. This edition also features an introduction by Malcolm Bradbury, providing additional context to Orwell’s critique of power dynamics. The book remains a significant commentary on the nature of equality and governance, making it a relevant read for those interested in fiction that engages with political satire and classic literature.
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‘All animals are equal – but some 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 élite 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.
‘It is the history of a revolution that went wrong – and of the excellent excuses that were forthcoming at every step for the perversion of the original doctrine,’ wrote Orwell for the first edition of Animal Farm in 1945. Orwell wrote the novel at the end of 1943, but it almost remained unpublished; its savage attack on Stalin, at that time Britain’s ally, led to the book being refused by publisher after publisher. Orwell’s simple, tragic fable has since become a world-famous classic.
This Penguin Modern classics edition includes an introduction by Malcolm Bradbury.
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