Animal Farm: 75th Anniversary Edition

0451526341, 75th Anniversary Edition—Includes a New Introduction by Téa Obreht

George Orwell’s timeless and timely allegorical novel—a scathing satire of a downtrodden society’s blind march towards totalitarianism.

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned—a razor-edged fairy tale for grown-ups that records the…, 4.5,

Reviewer: Zachry Wheeler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A brilliant, heedful, and harrowing read that stabbed my brain
Review: As with most readers, my intro to George Orwell came by way of Nineteen Eighty-Four. The novel remains a dystopian masterpiece by which all others are measured. It birthed an entire genre and coined the “Orwellian” adjective, used to describe ideas that are uniquely corrosive to society. Its influence can be seen in countless titles, everything from The Handmaid’s Tale to The Hunger Games.Nineteen Eighty-Four is a haunting tale of totalitarian overreach. It’s very hard to read, but not because of challenging prose. Rather, it carries an uncomfortable realness and familiarity. The ongoing ails of society are trapped within its pages. The lessons are disturbing, necessary, and leave you with a looming sense of dread that is impossible to shake.Thus, a general rule for reading more Orwell is “Did you like Nineteen Eighty-Four?”In answering the question for myself, the term “like” might be a tad anemic. Orwell painted with words and few can match his prose, so “appreciate” sounds better since it’s damn near impossible to “enjoy” Nineteen Eighty-Four. But yes, once the mind-melting horror had faded from my conscience, I was ready to explore the next Orwellian nightmare.For most, that takes the form of Animal Farm.This is a short novella written as a satirical fable, the premise of which is deceptively simple. The animals of a poorly run farm decide to rebel. They drive out the human owner and take over operations, with the goal of creating an animal utopia. Sounds cute, right? But then you learn that Orwell mirrored the story on the events that sparked the Russian Revolution and rise of Stalin. It goes about as well as you’d think.From an educational standpoint, Animal Farm does something truly remarkable. It teaches us about the perils of dictatorships in a short parable about rebellious livestock. We learn, in no uncertain terms, just how easy it is to manipulate good intent. In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, “That escalated quickly.” Orwell knew how to twist a stomach, and this frightening novella is another shining example.So, did I “like” Animal Farm? Not particularly. But that’s only because it was a brilliant, heedful, and harrowing read that stabbed my brain.

Reviewer: Roman Garcia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: great book
Review: Highly recommended. A lecture for every body to understand better human behavior and how dictatorships develop. It’s a book that we should visit from time to time to remember who we can help each other.

Reviewer: krebsman
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions; Power Corrupts
Review: Thanks to finishing ANIMAL FARM, I have now read all of Orwell’s fiction. Of course, 1984 is my favorite, and by far the most profound. But I really like KEEP THE ASPIDISTRA FLYING (which was the most moving) and A CLERGYMAN’S DAUGHTER, both of which show the influence of Somerset Maugham. COMING UP FOR AIR I found a piece of bittersweet nostalgia. BURMESE DAYS was just bitter. So where does ANIMAL FARM fit in? It was Orwell’s last work of fiction and I would call it a heavy-handed allegory. This does not mean that I was not entertained by it. But I was always aware that he was preaching. In this case, he was preaching to the choir. I agree with him all down the line. Of course I see the parallels to our current society; that’s pretty transparent.I also think this book has been more influential on modern literature than is generally acknowledged. There are many striking parallels to William Golding’s LORD OF THE FLIES. I don’t think it’s coincidental that Golding’s “Piggy” is a close cousin to Orwell’s “Snowball.”This perhaps is an exaggeration, but it seems to me that by the 21st Century, (as a companion piece to 1984) this book had become one of the key texts of a Western education. It is constantly referenced. It’s a must-read. It’s also very brief

Reviewer: Micah Gill
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Classic and entertaining
Review: If you enjoy anthropomorphic animals or styles of government, then this book is a right fit for you. Even if you are not a fan of either, the book shows the mindset of George Orwell during his time living during the rise of the Soviet Union. The more you think about the book, especially its ending, the more you appreciate the writing style and story created by Orwell.

Reviewer: skibiti bop bop bop
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Hi
Review: This book made me SOB. It is very well written and I would definitely recommend it!

Reviewer: De Samuel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A clarion Call To The Citizens Of The Free World
Review: Animal Farm is a remarkably prescient book and serves as a powerful warning for our time, urging us to remain vigilant against smooth-talking politicians who manipulate emotions for their own selfish and often sinister purposes. Much like 1984, Orwell’s brilliance shines through, and I was deeply moved by his insight and wisdom.

Reviewer: April
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Got this for a gift. Nice book.
Review: Got this for a gift. Nice book.

Reviewer: angelina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: So relevant still.
Review: Orwell has such a great way conveying the risks and manipulation of a capitalist and oligarchic government. Everyone should read this , it’s still very relevant today with the issues we face especially in America.

Reviewer: Viktor Dahlberg
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great story! Nothing I say in this review can say anything that has not already been said better by so many people before me. Therefore I will just say that this specific clothbound classic edition is of the quality and beauty worthy of this classic story!

Reviewer: Abigail Vo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Story line is really fascinating in terms of how Orwell built the whole imaginary world but yet logical and convincing.

Reviewer: ban shareef
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Arrived new as written.The story is beautiful.. must read!

Reviewer: GW
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Even though this story was originally inspired by the 1917 Russian Revolution, the characters in the story are timeless. So much of the corrupt behavior in the story can be found in today’s headlines with ease.It is especially important to follow the character of Boxer. Boxer just believes, believes and believes, and his exit from the story is some really powerful writing.In fact, an observation of George Orwell’s writing is important in many places. My second reading of this book gave me clearer understanding of the story, and my third reading brought me a real appreciation for George Orwell’s writing abilities.This is not a story made for kids, as many believe.

Reviewer: Amazon Kunde
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A must read. One of the best books ever written. Perfection in every possible sense. You just can’t take your eyes off the book and can’t not notice how accurate it is even after that many years

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