1996 . Fiction, Classics, Literary . George Orwell
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4.0/5.075th Anniversary Edition--Includes a New Introduction by Téa Obreht George Orwell's timeless and timely allegorical novel--a scathing satire on a downtrodden society's blind march towards totalitarianism. SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM! "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned--a razor-edged fairy tale for grown-ups that records the evolution from revolution against tyranny to a totalitarianism just as terrible. When Animal Farm was first published, Stalinist Russia was seen as its target. Today it is devastatingly clear that wherever and whenever freedom is attacked, under whatever banner, the cutting clarity and savage comedy of George Orwell's masterpiece have a meaning and message still ferociously fresh.
1996
English
Signet Classics
140
0451526341 (ISBN13: 9780451526342)
1 month ago
8the gradual descent into a regime so unlike the initial vision was definitely saddening to say the least haha oh yeah also boxer deserved better :((
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Comment 2 months ago
7It was good in writing but the ending was just funny to me. Maybe it is because it wasn't so much my type of book but the writtimg was kinda like stale bread, I personally probably just need more spice in my books. Something that gives makes it long term interesting.
Like 1 comment 5 months ago
7En spøjs, satirisk og underholdende fortælling. Der er ingen tvivl om at Orwell havde et budskab om samfundsidealisme, gode og dårlige intentioner og ikke mindst styreformernes fordele og ulemper. Historien er godt fundet på og budskabet stråler tydeligt igennem. Meget letlæst novelle.
Like Comment 8 months ago
8I can't say that I've read anything like it before. It's unique and holds your attention. The idea of animals rising up and rebeling is, in a way, a comical take on authoritarianism.
Like Comment 11 months ago
5Blev slemt skuffet over denne her efter at have læst 1984. Den gentager sig selv mange gange, og selvom den vil skabe en vigtig pointe, så kommer det til at virke forsimplet og uden den tyngde, det fortjener.
Like Comment 4 months ago
10It really left me scratching my head about being human.
Like Comment 8 months ago
10Great examples of why authoritarian policies need to be opposed. Very good reading.
Like Comment 10 months ago
10Read this if you're interested in why "Communism only works in theory"
Like Comment 1 year ago
8Hard concept to understand but highlights important themes of its time
Like Comment 1 year ago
9Great satire that makes you laugh but on the second thought - it hurts how painfully accurate it is.
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