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*Animal Farm is an allegorical novella by George Orwell, (Orwell's birthplace in Motihari, Bihar, India) first published in England on 17 August 1945. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. Ultimately, the rebellion is betrayed, and under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon, the farm ends up in a state as bad as it was before*.
*The book is a satirical allegory of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent rise of Joseph Stalin. The characters in the book represent real-life figures from the Russian Revolution, and the events in the book parallel events that took place in Russia*.
*Animal Farm is a powerful and moving story that has had a profound impact on popular culture. It has been adapted for film, television, and radio, and it continues to be read and studied by people all over the world. The book is a warning about the dangers of totalitarianism and the importance of individual freedom*.
*Here are some of the themes explored in the novel:*
* Totalitarianism*
* Corruption*
* The dangers of power*
* The importance of individual freedom*
* The power of hope*
*Animal Farm is a classic novel that has stood the test of time. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it*.
*Here is a summary of the novel:*
The story begins on Manor Farm, which is owned by Mr. Jones, a cruel and lazy farmer. The animals on the farm are overworked and underfed, and they dream of a better life. One day, Old Major, a prize-winning pig, gives a speech to the animals in which he tells them that they must overthrow Mr. Jones and create a society where all animals are equal.
The animals are inspired by Old Major's speech, and they soon rebel against Mr. Jones. They drive him off the farm and establish a new society based on the principles of equality, freedom, and brotherhood. They rename the farm Animal Farm, and they create a set of rules called the Seven Commandments.
The first few years on Animal Farm are a time of great progress. The animals work hard and they are rewarded with a better life. However, the pigs, who are the most intelligent animals on the farm, begin to take control. They start to live in the farmhouse, they sleep in beds, and they drink alcohol. They also start to change the rules of Animal Farm.
The other animals are unhappy with the changes, but they are afraid to speak up. They are afraid of the pigs, who are now armed with whips. Finally, one day, the pigs completely betray the principles of Animal Farm. They announce that they are now in charge, and they create a new slogan: "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
The other animals are devastated. They realize that they have been tricked, and they are now back to being exploited. However, they are too afraid to do anything about it. The pigs have complete control of Animal Farm, and they will not let anyone stand in their way.
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23-5-2023.
(Photo-Orwell's birthplace in Motihari, Bihar, India)
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