Name: Animal Farm
SKU: 56852166
Price: 605.00 ZAR
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Author: George Orwell
ISBN: 9789355275011

Type

Physical Book

Author

George Orwell

Publisher

Mjp Publishers

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.6x14x0.8 cm

Weight

0.24 kg.

ISBN13

9789355275011

Synopsis "Animal Farm"

""Animal Farm"" by George Orwell is a timeless and thought-provoking allegorical masterpiece that takes readers on a captivating journey into the heart of political upheaval and societal transformation. Set in a seemingly idyllic farm, the story unfolds as the animals, led by the wise old boar, Old Major, revolt against their oppressive human farmer, Mr. Jones, with dreams of creating a utopian society where all animals are equal. However, as the animals establish their own government and adopt the Seven Commandments of Animalism, the initial spirit of unity and equality begins to erode. Orwell skillfully explores the corrupting nature of power and the tragic consequences of revolutionary ideals as the pigs, notably the cunning Napoleon and eloquent Squealer, consolidate their control, betraying the very principles they had once championed. ""Animal Farm"" serves as a chilling cautionary tale about the dangers of totalitarianism, propaganda, and the manipulation of truth. With its compelling characters and sharp political commentary, this classic novella continues to resonate with readers of all ages, offering a stark reminder of the timeless struggle for justice and freedom in a world where ideals can be easily distorted and corrupted.

George Orwell

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Eric Arthur Blair (Motihari, British Raj, June 25, 1903-London, United Kingdom, January 21, 1950), known by his pen name George Orwell, was a British novelist, journalist, essayist, and critic born in India, author among other works of the dystopian novels Animal Farm (1945) and 1984 (1949)

His work bears the mark of autobiographical experiences lived by the author in three stages of his life: his position against British imperialism which led him to commit as a representative of the colonial law enforcement forces in Burma during his youth; in favor of democratic socialism, after having observed and suffered the living conditions of the working social classes in London and Paris; and against Nazi and Stalinist totalitarianisms after his participation in the Spanish Civil War, on the Republican side

In addition to being a chronicler, literary critic, and novelist, he is one of the most prominent essayists in the English language of the 1930s and 1940s. He is also known for his criticisms of totalitarianism in his allegorical short novel Animal Farm (1945) and his dystopian novel 1984 (1949), written in his last years of life and published shortly before his death, in which he creates the concept of "Big Brother," which has since entered the common language of criticism of modern surveillance techniques.

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