A novella, an allegory, a classic that needs no introduction. Animal Farm by George Orwell is a satirical fable following the farm animals of Manor Farm rising against their human masters in the hopes of creating a fair and equal society.

Straightforward and unrelenting, Orwell uses satire, allegory, and irony to make a devastating critique of not only the Russian Revolution of 1917, but also the nature of power, corruption, and political reform. Every bit as relevant as it was in 1945, Animal Farm is a cutting, comedic piece that is well worth the time spent.