Animal Farm, a satirical novella by George Orwell published in 1945, is a powerful allegory of the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism. When the oppressed animals of Manor Farm rebel against their drunken human master, Mr. Jones, they establish a society founded on the principle that all animals are equal. Led by the pigs, particularly the ambitious Napoleon, their utopian dream gradually collapses as the new rulers seize power, rewrite history, and become indistinguishable from the human oppressors they once overthrew. Through unforgettable characters and the chilling final commandment—"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"—Orwell delivers a timeless warning against tyranny and propaganda.
