Animal Farm

Animal Farm by George Orwell is a timeless allegorical novella that critiques political corruption and the pursuit of power through the lens of a seemingly simple tale about farm animals. Set on a fictional farm the animals led by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball overthrow their human farmer to establish a society founded on equality and freedom. However as the pigs gain control the ideals of the rebellion are subverted and a new tyranny emerges encapsulated in the chilling maxim All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others. Orwell''s sharp prose and symbolic characters like Boxer the hardworking horse and Squealer the manipulative pig underscore themes of authoritarianism propaganda and the betrayal of revolutionary ideals. With its enduring relevance the book serves as a cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy and the dangers of unchecked power. Widely studied in literature and political science Animal Farm remains a staple in discussions about governance ideology and the human condition.