Animal Farm by George Orwell
"Animal Farm" is a satirical fable set on a farm where the animals revolt, overthrow their human farmer, and take over the running of the farm for themselves. The story is an allegory of the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalin, and the tale is told by the animals that inhabit the farm, primarily pigs who become the ruling class. Despite their initial attempts at creating an equal society, corruption and power ultimately lead to a regime as oppressive as the one they overthrew.
The 73rd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 2476
Since this book was first published in 1945, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 2476.0.
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