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Animal Farm: A Fairy Story

by George Orwell

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George Orwell's timeless fable - a parable for would-be liberators everywhere, glimpsed through the lens of our own history

As ferociously fresh as it was more than a half century ago, this remarkable allegory of a downtrodden society of overworked, mistreated animals, and their quest to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality is one of the most scathing satires ever published. As we witness the rise and bloody fall of the revolutionary animals, we begin to recognize the seeds of totalitarianism in the most idealistic organization; and in our most charismatic leaders, the souls of our cruelest oppressors.

This new , beautiful paperback edition with a foreword by Ann Patchett features deckled edges and french flaps — a perfect gift for any occasion.

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<:st> Orwell's classic political fable is often cited as simply a condemnation of Stalinism, which it certainly was, but its political relevance is both wider and more enduring, as novelist Ann Patchett notes in her introductory essay to this new edition. Among the lessons contained in its pages is the need of politicians for "The Enemy" (think Axis of Evil) and the dangers of individuality to oppressive political order. A previous edition of this book was cited in the third edition of Books for College Libraries
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George Orwell's timeless fable is now released in a centennial edition with aForeword by Gore Vidal.

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: Kyle Rakoz, August 7, 2012 (view all comments by Kyle Rakoz)
I first picked up Animal Farm about 20 years ago and loved this little fairy tale! A few years later, it was required reading in school and I learned what the story was really all about with the help of my English teacher at the time (thanks Mr. Nolan!). Now, with myself as the teacher, I love to unlease this powerhouse on my Language Arts and Government students.

In today's world, with the far right starting to look an awful lot like the far left, this cautionary tale, showcases the best and worst of "humanity". Orwell crafts a simple story that appeals to all ages: children, teenagers, and their parents and teachers alike. Although the story is simple the message is not and is sure to make you take a look in the mirror and ask yourself how long you will spend on Animal Farm.
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: rocky-o, August 6, 2012 (view all comments by rocky-o)
Like his other classic, "1984", George Orwell delivers a commentary on alot more than what's going on on the surface of the story...

This particular tale involves a farm, a farmer, and a group of animals on that farm that think they know better, so they decide to get rid of the farmer...

Their goal is to live in an "equal" society, but, as with all societies, heirarcy eventually rears its ugly head, and shows us the futility of their statement that "all animals are equal", because, as Orwell himself puts it..."some are more equal than others..."...

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ISBN:: 9780452284241
Foreword:: Patchett, Ann
Preface:: Baker, Russell
Preface by:: Baker, Russell
Preface:: Baker, Russell
Foreword by:: Patchett, Ann
Foreword:: Patchett, Ann
Author:: Patchett, Ann
Author:: Orwell, George
Publisher:: Plume Books
Location:: New York
Subject:: General
Subject:: Fiction
Subject:: Classics
Subject:: Domestic animals
Subject:: Fables
Subject:: Satire
Subject:: Political fiction
Subject:: Totalitarianism
Subject:: Allegories
Subject:: Literature-A to Z
Edition Number:: Centennial ed.
Edition Description:: Mass Market
Series Volume:: 2
Publication Date:: 20030531
Binding:: TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:: from 12
Language:: English
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 8.12x5.40x.36 in. .34 lbs.
Age Level:: from 18

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