Animal Farm

by George Orwell

Published in 1945

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."

George Orwell has never failed in reflecting the harsh reality of life. Although Orwell intended to reflect the events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917, he summed up what every society is suffering from. "Animal Farm" is different from any other story one can read, it delves into the details and let you stop at every sentence to think about it. This book tells the story of animals living in a farm, where they have been suffering from mistreatment of the "human" farmer. One day, a kind pig named "Old Major" called for the overthrow of humans in order to create a society where animals can be equal, free, and happy. When Old Major passed away, Snowball and his brother Napoleon took the lead. Napoleon's obsession for power turned him into another person, neglecting all rules of equality and freedom. Unlike his brother, Snowball was admired for his act of bravery and his fundamental role in the revolution. In this fable, you will learn many things, and you will learn above all that power is the main cause for corruption.