

Animal Farm and Other Allegories
Sep 21, 2023
Novelists Adam Biles and John Lanchester discuss the timeless appeal of Animal Farm, exploring why it has retained its hold and what makes the characters so relatable. They also discuss other favorite political allegories, from The Wizard of Oz to WALL-E.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Mapping Animals onto Historical Figures and Events
03:33 • 23min
The Power of Language and Reframing in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'
26:54 • 2min
The Political Purpose of Animal Farm and the Role of Allegories
28:53 • 14min
Writing Allegories with Human Characters and Pivotal Political Events
42:30 • 4min
Television Show, Books, and Political Allegory
46:37 • 4min