Animal Farm is an allegorical novella by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. Wikipedia
Animal Farm is most famous in the West as a stinging critique of the history and rhetoric of the Russian Revolution. Retelling the story of the emergence and development of Soviet communism in the form of an animal fable, Animal Farm allegorizes the rise to power of the dictator Joseph Stalin.
Verdict: Very suitable for study in the classroom at Junior Level. The language and story are simple, yet there are profound lessons to be learned from this allegory. A favourite choice among English teachers for good reason.
This is a great little book, with no profanity, sexual content or dark, disturbing scenes. The themes of power structures and struggles are explored from a new angle. I'm happy for my daughter to be studying this classic tale.
Eddie, Co.Sligo
I lOVE this story! It shows how power can corrupt even the most well-intentioned. Am happy to see this on the national curriculum.
Janet P. Co.kilkenny