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Animal Farm
by George Orwell
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Acceptable/N/A
- Seller
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
The New American Library, 1963. Paperback. Acceptable/N/A. Fifteenth printing of this Signet Classics edition. Ex-school library copy with associated stamps to title page, inside of front cover and bottom edge of text block. Name written on inside of front cover and some writing in marker on fore edge of pages. Creases, chipping and general wear around the edges of cover with puncture to back cover. Spine lean with creases to covers on either side of spine.
Synopsis
Animal Farm is a dystopian novella by George Orwell. Published in England on 17 August 1945, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II. Orwell, a democratic socialist and a member of the Independent Labour Party for many years, was a critic of Joseph Stalin and was suspicious of Moscow-directed Stalinism after his experiences with the NKVD during the Spanish Civil War.
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Reviews
On Feb 22 2019, a reader said:
George Orwell is an author everyone must have the experiencing of reading. In this short novel, Orwell satirically criticises the Russian Revolution as well as other forms of government in the portrayal of animals to overthrow the human owner of a farm and begin to outline rules they must live by to be happy and free. This text covers topics of betrayal, leadership, honesty, and dishonesty. Orwell has always been ahead of his time, and this text exemplifies that in his advanced understanding of human behavior. I would say this is a must read, especially for those interested in politics and philosophy. Great book.
On Nov 21 2017, a reader said:
This book is absolutely wonderful. It is a fantastic read for many audiences that holds a strong historical meaning.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Sparrow's Bookshop
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 07236
- Title
- Animal Farm
- Author
- George Orwell
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Jacket Condition
- N/A
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The New American Library
- Date Published
- 1963
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About the Seller
Sparrow's Bookshop
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Denver, Colorado
About Sparrow's Bookshop
Sparrow's Bookshop is a Denver based vintage & rare bookstore specializing in hard-to-find items, unique titles and first editions. Member IOBA.
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