Among these authors was George Orwell, an acclaimed writer whose life, style and works, and reputation and influence define his lasting success. ... In this political fable, animals who live on a farm drive out their exploitative human masters and set up their own society. ... (Des Chenes 147) In this book, Orwell presents recurring themes of personal freedom, the influence of language, and the abuse of power. ... By making the characters animals instead of humans, he could avoid all of the psychological complications that may accompany this (George Orwell). ... He intended Animal Farm ...

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Animal Farm, George Orwell's most popular book, is a fictional story based on the 1940's rise of Communism in the Soviet Union, a.k.a. ... Near the end of Orwell's story the other animals stumble upon Napoleon acting as a human. ... The other animals on the farm simply represent the common Soviet people. ... Orwell's work, Animal Farm, is a brilliantly written beast fable that has a strong and informative subliminal message. ... This book is Orwell's most popular book, and rightfully so, as it shows how communism will never work because there is no such thing as equali...

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Animal Farm by George Orwell Animal Farm written by George Orwell is a true spoof on Soviet Communism. ... The book has anti-communist undertones without being blatant about it. When the downtrodden beasts of Manor Farm take the place of their drunken human master and take over management of the land, all are filled with enthusiams with togetherness. ... The animals' Seven Commandment credo is painted in big white letters on the barn: All animals are equal. No animal shall drink alcohol No animal shall wear clothes No animal shall sleep in a bed No animal shall kill a fellow ...

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