Animal Farm
Fiction, Fiction & Poetry, General Fiction
Paperback Published on: 24/02/2000
£7.99
Synopsis
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 elite 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Orwell wrote the novel at the end of 1943, but it almost remained unpublished; its savage attack on Stalin, at that time Britain's ally, led to the book being refused by publisher after publisher.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.
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780141182704
- Number of pages: 144
- Weight: 114g
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 8 mm
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A CLASSIC!
Superbly written, gives an amazing insight into man's greed and aspiration for power over others. The subject matter is as relevant today as when this boo... READ MORE
Animal Farm
Very funny and captivating throughout. A joy to read.
Animal Farm
Although on the surface these seems like a nice simple story about farm animals that manage to win their freedom it quickly becomes a commentary about how ... READ MORE
Simply mindblowing!
There's so much I could discuss about this book, and if I had to simplify it to one word it would be- mindblowing.
The subject matter of this novella is... READ MORE
BRILLIANTLY TERRIFYING!!
This cult-classic shows us how a former revolution leader(s) can turn into a tyrant they originally fought against,and how easily the working class can be ... READ MORE
Amazing
This book is simply amazing, once I realised just what period of Russian history this was about I could see the subtext so much and understood not just the... READ MORE
Animal Farm
Three years ago, when this was plonked on the desks of everyone in my English class, we all pulled faces and thought we were being given a twee talking-ted... READ MORE
Excellent!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Orwell creates a story which is very readable with a strong message. 'All animals matter, but some matter more than others'... READ MORE
SCARILY OBSERVANT OF HUMAN NATURE
I have heard it said that Orwell wrote this with the Soviet block in mind, but frankly it could apply to so many situations - sad, poignant, and despite be... READ MORE
Punchy and effective
Much has been written about Orwell's essay on the ultimate follys of Communism, and this review will not detail the plot comparing it to other works or giv... READ MORE
Necessary read now
Having read 1984 many years ago, I finally got round to reading this. But I'm glad I waited for this edition with intro by Malcolm Bradbury. That sets the ... READ MORE
Animal Magic
Animal Farm by George Orwell is a masterpiece and one of the most famous books written in the last hundred years. It tells the story of hard done to farm a... READ MORE
Animal Farm
Society compare to a farm and humans compared to animals. When we think we`re equal, there are those who`s more equal than us. It shows us revolution, equa... READ MORE
cleverly metaphoric
this book is gripping and is very cleverly written. only a short read but definitely a recommended one.
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Animal Farm review
An easy read, this book was. Beautifully written, book is about a farm where the animals learn how to conquer the head farmer and take it over, being lead ... READ MORE
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Everybody should read it--and then make up their own minds.
... READ MORE
Classic
I read this in the mid-eighties and remember it fondly. The story is very good and it works on several levels. The farm animals have good characters and th... READ MORE
It's like a work of propaganda art - perfect.
I'm in love with this.
If you take this as it is intended, as a political fable, then it is a work of dada-ist genius. If you were expecting a novel of t... READ MORE
Cannot believe I missed this one!!
Fantastic read.
At it's simplest, it's a really good book that can be enjoyed by people of any age
At it's core, it's a window into Stalinism and the Rus... READ MORE
Child's fable with an adult's corruption
At first a simple children's book. Animals can talk, we have our typical antagonist in the form of Mr Jones, all the bases for a story. However, Orwell and... READ MORE
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Book review of Animal Farm
Animal farm is a unique book that I have fortunately been able to read, it reflects many different events through the course of... READ MORE
Nothing changes
Last read this in my ‘O’ level year, 1961. So true then, even more so today.
Such an incisive mind. A must read
Fantastic social commentary
Read this at school 50 years ago but this time round the impact it had was not lost on me. Great book. Must read.
Animal Farm
animal farm was such a true story all animals should be equal not killed for our living.
In my opinion, i don’t like the pigs how they control every single... READ MORE
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Book review of Animal Farm
Animal farm is a unique book that I have fortunately been able to read, it reflects many different events through the course of... READ MORE
Animals farm show reality of life in the Russian revolution!
Overall this story is a very sad story, but it is one of my favorite stories, because it really shows the life in the Russian Revolution. Napoleon is repre... READ MORE
Animal farm review 2021
Animal farm is a superbly written 1945 novella, written by George Orwell, that easily symbolises Russia and the Soviet Union under communist party rule, bu... READ MORE
Animal Farm
I found this a strange book to read. It was not what I expected at all. Having said that, I did quite enjoy it, and would recommend this to other readers.
A short story with passion
I can understand why this was banned due to revolution and religious beliefs.
This book is dark tale the film is also disturbing but I Definitely saw the... READ MORE
infuriating
Watching the pigs slowly change the rules and adapt to human characteristics and traits infuriates you, but that is whats so good about Orwell's work.
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