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Animal Farm

Book • 1945
Published in 1945, 'Animal Farm' is a novella that allegorically represents the Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of Stalinism.

The story begins with Old Major, a boar, inspiring the animals of Manor Farm to rebel against their human oppressor, Mr. Jones.

After the rebellion, the animals rename the farm 'Animal Farm' and establish a utopian society based on the principles of equality and solidarity, known as Animalism.

However, as time passes, the pigs, led by Napoleon and Snowball, consolidate power and gradually corrupt the original ideals, leading to a dystopian regime that mirrors the oppressive human rule they initially rebelled against.

The novel critiques totalitarianism and the corrupting nature of power, reflecting Orwell's experiences and views on the Soviet Union under Stalin's rule.

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as a book with simple language and surreal elements.
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in a discussion about the enduring relevance of Orwell's work.
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as an example of a book with symbolism that can be decoded.
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as an audiobook available on Audible.
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Michael Malice
in the context of comparing Animal Farm to The Plague.
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as a book he gave his son to read without providing sufficient background knowledge.
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as a book about animals rebelling against humans and the pigs taking control of the farm.
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as one of her favorite authors.
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as an author whose work he admires.
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in relation to political manipulation and propaganda.
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, referencing Jim Simons's use of a quote from "Animal Farm" to illustrate his attitude towards publicity.
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in a comparison to Machiavelli, highlighting the risk of judging an author based on one work.
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when comparing the current economic situation to a version of the book.
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Frank Sobchak
as his all-time favorite book, highlighting its relevance to leadership, hypocrisy, and authoritarianism.
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Tom Holland
in relation to its concepts of Newspeak, thoughtcrime, and Big Brother, which have become ingrained in modern culture.
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Peter Singer
while discussing the history of philosophical thought on animal treatment.
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