Animal farm : a fairy story / George Orwell ; pictures by Ralph Steadman
by Orwell, George (1903-1950). Steadman, Ralph
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- ISBN 10
- 0436202948
- ISBN 13
- 9780436202940
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Synopsis
Animal Farm is a dystopian novella by George Orwell. Published in England on 17 August 1945, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II. Orwell, a democratic socialist and a member of the Independent Labour Party for many years, was a critic of Joseph Stalin and was suspicious of Moscow-directed Stalinism after his experiences with the NKVD during the Spanish Civil War.
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George Orwell is an author everyone must have the experiencing of reading. In this short novel, Orwell satirically criticises the Russian Revolution as well as other forms of government in the portrayal of animals to overthrow the human owner of a farm and begin to outline rules they must live by to be happy and free. This text covers topics of betrayal, leadership, honesty, and dishonesty. Orwell has always been ahead of his time, and this text exemplifies that in his advanced understanding of human behavior. I would say this is a must read, especially for those interested in politics and philosophy. Great book.
This book is absolutely wonderful. It is a fantastic read for many audiences that holds a strong historical meaning.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 293975
- Title
- Animal farm : a fairy story / George Orwell ; pictures by Ralph Steadman
- Author
- Orwell, George (1903-1950). Steadman, Ralph
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition (in this form)
- ISBN 10
- 0436202948
- ISBN 13
- 9780436202940
- Publisher
- London : Secker & Warburg
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1995
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