Animal Farm
by George Orwell
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
About This Novel
Animal Farm is a 1945 allegorical novella by George Orwell. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where animals can be equal, free, and happy.
However, the rebellion is betrayed and the farm ends up under the dictatorship of Napoleon, a pig as tyrannical as the human owner before him. The story serves as an allegory for the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalin's Soviet Union.
Through its simple yet powerful narrative, Orwell explores themes of power, corruption, propaganda, and the dangers of totalitarianism. The novella remains one of the most influential political allegories of the 20th century.