"Animal Farm" is a novel by George Orwell published in 1945. The book is a political allegory that uses animals to satirize the events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the early years of the Soviet Union.
The story takes place on a farm called Manor Farm, where the animals are oppressed and mistreated by the farmer, Mr. Jones. The animals, led by the pigs, rebel and overthrow Mr. Jones, renaming the farm "Animal Farm." The pigs, who are the most intelligent animals, take control of the farm and establish a set of commandments, known as Animalism, which emphasize equality and the abolition of human oppression.
As time goes on, the pigs become corrupted by power and begin to resemble their former human oppressors. They rewrite the commandments to justify their actions and create a new elite class of pigs who rule over the other animals. The novel follows the animals as they struggle to maintain their ideals in the face of the pigs' tyranny.
The novel is a critique of the Soviet Union and the corruption of the socialist ideals that inspired the revolution. It also reflects Orwell's broader concerns about the dangers of totalitarianism and the importance of democratic institutions.
Overall, "Animal Farm" is a powerful and thought-provoking work of political satire that continues to resonate with readers today.
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