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George Orwell's Animal Farm

George Orwell's Animal Farm is a novella that serves as a satirical critique of Soviet communism. The story follows a group of farm animals who rise up against their human masters and establish their own society, only to find that power corrupts and the original ideals are lost. The novel employs a fable-like structure and animal characters to represent various political figures and ideologies, making it a timeless exploration of the nature of power and the potential for tyranny in any system. more

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George Orwell
George Orwell

George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was a British novelist and political critic. Known for his sharp social criticism and profound insights into totalitarianism, Orwell is best remembered for his novels '1984' and 'Animal Farm', which remain influential to this day. more

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