ABOUT THE AUTHOR
George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair in 1903 in Motihari, British India, was a prolific writer, journalist, and essayist renowned for his lucid prose, outspoken support for democratic socialism, and fierce opposition to totalitarianism. Orwell's work stems from his personal experiences. He served in the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, which shaped his early works like Burmese Days. His participation in the Spanish Civil War influenced his work, Homage to Catalonia. However, Orwell is best known for his allegorical novella, Animal Farm, in addition to his dystopian masterpiece, 1984. Both of these works critiqued totalitarianism and cemented Orwell's legacy as a keen critic of political oppression. Orwell's writing, which also includes essays on language, literature, and culture, remain profoundly influential.
SYNOPSIS (MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS)
Published in 1945, Animal Farm by George Orwell is a seminal work that combines political satire with a captivating animal fable. At the heart of the novella is a group of farm animals who revolt against their human owner, Mr. Jones. The animals aim to establish an animal-run farm where they aspire to live in equality and harmony. Initially, the animals are full of hope for their new society. They draw inspiration from ideals such as "all animals are equal". However, their utopia quickly deteriorates into a dystopian nightmare under the rule of Napoleon, a power-hungry pig.
The story unfolds on Manor Farm, where the animals, led by a visionary pig named Old Major, dream of a society free of human tyranny. Old Major's death catalyzes the animals, particularly two ambitious pigs, Snowball and Napoleon, into plotting a rebellion. The neglectful farmer, Mr. Jones, provides the perfect opportunity for the revolution, and the animals successfully claim the farm for themselves. They rename it Animal Farm and establish the Seven Commandments of Animalism to guide their new society.
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