“Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. He does not give milk, he does not lay eggs, he is too weak to pull the plough, he cannot run fast enough to catch rabbits. Yet he is lord of all the animals.”
Book:Animal Farm and 1984
Quote by George Orwell
Work
Animal Farm and 1984
This collection features George Orwell's two seminal works of dystopian fiction, 'Animal Farm' and '1984'. 'Animal Farm' is an allegorical novella that satirizes the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism, while '1984' is a novel that explores the themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and individuality in a totalitarian society. more
Author
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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