Animal Farm by George Orwell (preloved) penguin publication

Animal Farm by George Orwell is an allegorical novella that satirizes the Russian Revolution and the rise of totalitarianism. The story is set on a farm where the animals overthrow their oppressive human owner, hoping to create a society of equality. However, over time, the pigs, led by Napoleon, gradually assume power and begin to mirror the very tyranny they sought to escape. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and betrayal, showing how revolutionary ideals can be corrupted by those in control.