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Animal Farm: 75th Anniversary Edition

Since its publication fifty years ago, "Animal Farm" has become one of the most controversial books ever written. It has been translated into seventy languages and sold millions of copies throughout the world. This edition is being published to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of its original U.S. publication.

It features 100 full-color and halftone illustrations by world-renowned artist Ralph Steadman. As vital and relevant as it was fifty years ago, "Animal Farm" is a devastating satire of the Soviet Union by the man V. S. Pritchett called "the conscience of his generation." A fable about an uprising of farm animals against their human masters, it illustrates how new tyranny replaces old in the wake of revolutions and power corrupts even the noblest of causes.

This anniversary edition includes Orwell's proposed but unpublished preface to the original edition and his preface to the 1947 Ukranian edition. These appendices evoke the historical context in which Orwell conceived and wrote his classic novel.

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140 pages

Average rating: 7.86

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Community Reviews

CRUDDYC
May 17, 2024
10/10 stars
Excellent book. Short enough to read swiftly, but a story that will leave you thinking about the impact of Orwell’s words long after.
KenzieB
Mar 01, 2024
6/10 stars
I liked the main message of the story and my favorite character was Boxer.
theramblingpaws
Jan 10, 2024
7/10 stars
Animal Farm impresses with its fast-paced narrative and a simple writing style making it a quick and easy read. However, its predictability at times made the story feel somewhat monotonous, leading to occasional bouts of skim reading. Despite this, Orwell's clever use of metaphorical language enhances the understanding of the political undertones and themes of oppression and corruption. Overall, a compelling read which, unfortunately, is still quite relatable today.
TeaganHasRats
Oct 15, 2023
4/10 stars
It was a pretty good book but i didn’t like it because of the government stuff in it but thats just me i read it in 8th grade when it was assigned to me.
Jhill027
Aug 29, 2023
10/10 stars
A classic. Everyone should read this if you haven’t already. It is a great book that touches on the subject of society. It’s very realistic and painful to read at times.

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