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Animal Farm. A Fairy Story [Penguin Modern Classics]
by Orwell, George
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- F-
- ISBN 10
- 0140008381
- ISBN 13
- 9780140008388
- Seller
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Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, 1973 12mo. original printed paper wraps (prev. owner's name to first leaf, but unread); pp. 120 (last blank), [8 (advts.)]. A fine copy.. Reprint. Soft Cover. F-.
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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Reviews
On Feb 22 2019, a reader said:
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.
On Nov 21 2017, a reader said:
This book is absolutely wonderful. It is a fantastic read for many audiences that holds a strong historical meaning.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 016462
- Title
- Animal Farm. A Fairy Story [Penguin Modern Classics]
- Author
- Orwell, George
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - F-
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 0140008381
- ISBN 13
- 9780140008388
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Place of Publication
- Harmondsworth
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- George Orwell Animal Farm Modern Literature
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- Reprint
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- 12mo
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- Fine
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