Animal Farm

Animal Farm is a novella by George Orwell, first published in 1945. The story is a political allegory, using farm animals to represent the Russian Revolution and the early years of the Soviet Union. The plot revolves around a group of farm animals who overthrow their human farmer in hopes of creating a society where all animals are equal. However, as time passes, the pigs, who lead the revolution, become increasingly corrupt and oppressive, mirroring the rise of totalitarianism. The novella is a critique of the betrayal of revolutionary ideals and a commentary on the nature of power and corruption.