num_pages: 120
description: alternate cover for ISBN 0140008381/9780140008388First published in 1945, Animal Farm has become the classic political fable of the twentieth century. Adding his own brand of poignancy and wit, George Orwell tells the story of a revolution among animals of a farm, and how idealism was betrayed by power, corruption and lies.
language: English
title: Animal Farm
titlecomplete: Animal Farm
characters: Muriel, Napoleon, Clover, Snowball, Boxer, Squealer, Old Major, Mr. Jones (Animal Farm), Mollie (Animal Farm), Moses (Animal Farm), Benjamin
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Politics, School, Literature, Read For School, Classics, Novels, Fantasy, Dystopia
ratings_count: 3693488
places: England
awards: awardedAt: 1293868800000
name: Prometheus Hall of Fame Award, awardedAt: 1672560000000
name: Locus Award
category: Illustrated and Art Book, awardedAt: 820483200000
name: Retro Hugo Award
category: Best Novella
publisher: Penguin Books