Animal Farm

What starts as a dream of freedom quickly turns into a chilling lesson in power. Tired of being mistreated by their human farmer, the animals of Manor Farm decide to stage a revolution. They kick the humans out and create a new society where "all animals are equal," promising a life of fair work and plenty of food for everyone. At first, the farm is a paradise of cooperation. However, as two clever pigs named Napoleon and Snowball begin to take the lead, the rules start to change—slowly at first, then all at once. Animal Farm is a brilliant, biting satire that uses a simple barnyard story to show how easily high ideals can be twisted by those who want to stay in control. It is a timeless story about the dangers of greed and the importance of staying awake to the truth.