Books Animal Farm Novella by George Orwell

Animal Farm by George Orwell is an allegorical novella that tells the story of farm animals who revolt against their human owner, Mr. Jones, hoping to create an equal society free from human oppression. Led by the pigs Snowball and Napoleon, the animals seize the farm, renaming it "Animal Farm," and establish the Seven Commandments of Animalism, emphasizing that "All animals are equal."

Initially, the animals work together productively and live with hope for a better future. However, power struggles emerge as Napoleon uses force and deception to expel Snowball and consolidate control. Over time, the pigs become indistinguishable from the humans they replaced: they manipulate language and history, indulge in privileges, and exploit the other animals, who suffer under harsh conditions. The novella critiques totalitarianism, illustrating how ideals of equality can become corrupted by ambition and tyranny.

Ultimately, Animal Farm ends with the chilling realization that the new leadership is as oppressive as the old, symbolizing the betrayal of revolutionary ideals. The story serves as a powerful political satire of the Russian Revolution and Stalinist regime1246.

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