In a secret meeting on the farm, an aged pig named Old Major
declares that humans are the enemies of all domesticated animals. Upon Major’s death two younger pigs,
Snowball and Napoleon, make it their work to free the other animals from Farmer
Jones. A series of epic battles takes
place, and eventually the animals earn their right to self-govern. Animal Farm should be an idyllic place,
although it quickly becomes apparent that no form of government is without its
share of political intrigue…
Without giving away any of this excellent plot, it’s
important to know beforehand that George Orwell wrote “Animal Farm” as a
critique of communist governments, particularly the Soviet Union under Joseph
Stalin. Several of the plot points were
based on real-life events during the Russian Revolution, so it’s important to
read carefully to get the most out of this book. No matter your level of interest in history
or politics, though, “Animal Farm” will get you hooked from the first
page. It’s a wonderful story that causes
you to actually think, and it’s an absolute must-read for young men.
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