"Animal Farm" by George Orwell is Satirical Allegorical Novella!
I read this book years ago in high school and, given my age then and teenage prioriti"Animal Farm" by George Orwell is Satirical Allegorical Novella!
I read this book years ago in high school and, given my age then and teenage priorities, remembering it was a foggy-memory-mess. Re-reading it recently felt like the first time and it completely blew my mind!
Animal Farm is an allegory representing rebellion, specific to the Russian Revolution and the early years of the Soviet Union. (view spoiler)[The first instance of rebellion is when Tsar Nicholas II is pushed out and the Bolsheviks come to power. The second instance is the gradual and eventual betrayal of the revolution's supporters under dictator Joseph Stalin.
As you read this novella, you slowly begin to connect the dots between the key "farm animal" characters and the person in history each one portrays. You also come to understand the relevance between the "farm animal" groups and what they represent to the story. (hide spoiler)]
If you've read my reviews in the past, you know I don't care for books with political preferences or messaging, but somehow this one feels different to me and a justifiable exception. This book is a masterpiece in its creativity and design. Sure, Orwell is pushing his message, but the genius within the story simply can't be ignored. It blew the top of my head off, GR Friends!
Written by Eric Arthur Blair whose 'pen name' was George Orwell, who besides being a novelist, was an essayist, journalist, and critic. He exhibits a little of his "biting social criticism" in this novella, but I love the heck out of it.
If and/or when you read this one, do yourself a favor, and take it slow and easy and enjoy every little bit of this amazingly brilliant book. I highly recommend! 5 "Incredible" Stars!...more
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