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Animal Farm
 

Animal Farm

by George Orwell

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Mr. Jones, of the Manor Farm, had locked the henhouses for the night, but was too drunk to remember to shut the pop-holes. With the ring of light from his lantern dancing from side to side, he lurched across the yard, kicked... (read more)

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Play Book Tag Shelf
  • Rated 5 stars

“JudithAnn said: A great story (an allegory) about the animals that take over their English farm. Their boss, Mr Jones, is chased off the farm, and for the animals begins a time of equality, with enough food for all and a better life.

But the memory of most animals is not very good, and when their leader, a pig called Napoleon, decides to change the rules, they are not sure whether or not this goes against their original intentions.

Things go from bad to worse, except for...”

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Chelrich
  • Rated 2 stars

“It is a good read when you wish to read about a dictatorship or just as a story to read”

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  • Rated 3.99396 stars
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  • Rated 0 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Simon m

    simon m said:

    “This novel was suppressed when it was completed, and Orwell knew it would be. His publisher, Victor Gollancz, had suppressed the second, controversial part of The Road to Wigan Pier. At the beginning of the War, the Soviet Union had a pact with Hitler, and of course, as Orwell knew, the British Communists would support this pact, even in the face of the Blitz. When Germany attacked Russia in 1941 things changed - the Soviet Union couldn't be criticised because they were allies. Orwell had seen this kind of realpolitick in action in Spain.”

    posted 3 days ago
  • Haseeb Athar

    haseeb athar said:

    “It is nothing but anti-communism western propaganda of the 20th century, disguised as art. What amazes me though, is the unison with which the western institutions like state, church, private market, Hollywood AND the 'pen-men' (artists?) were leading the offensive against their target.I appreciate the craft and wit though.”

    posted 7 days ago
  • Luella S

    luella s said:

    “Singing their song kept me occupied.”

    posted 7 days ago
  • Jasmine L

    jasmine l said:

    “It's all about different forms of government. The pigs form a dictatorship that eventually ruins the civilization of animals. It's a perfect example of political satire. I liked this book a lot.”

    posted 2 weeks ago
  • matthew

    matthew said:

    “i like the pigs.”

    posted 2 weeks ago
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