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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9789124026813
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Age Range: Young Adult / Adult (suitable for readers aged 12+, widely studied at GCSE and beyond)
Overview:
George Orwell's Animal Farm is one of the most widely read works of political fiction in the English language. This deluxe hardback edition presents the complete, unabridged text in a premium binding with sprayed edges, designed to appeal to collectors, students, and general readers alike. Compact, durable, and beautifully finished, it makes an excellent addition to any home library, a thoughtful gift for a book lover, or a sturdy classroom copy that will withstand years of reading and reference.
About the Book:
Animal Farm follows a group of farm animals who rise up against their neglectful human owner in the hope of building a fairer, more equal society. What begins as an optimistic revolution slowly curdles as the pigs, led by the cunning Napoleon, consolidate power and rewrite the founding principles of the farm to suit their own ends. Through spare, deceptively simple prose, Orwell dissects how language can be twisted into propaganda, how revolutionary ideals can be hollowed out from within, and how power tends to concentrate among the few at the expense of the many. Characters such as the loyal horse Boxer and the world-weary donkey Benjamin embody different responses to political upheaval and quiet complicity. First published in 1945 as a satire of Stalinist Russia, the novella's warnings about totalitarianism and the corruption of ideals have proved timeless, and it remains a staple of school curricula and reading lists worldwide. This hardback edition preserves Orwell's original text in full, paired with a hard-wearing binding and sprayed edges.
- Premium hardback binding with decorative sprayed edges adds durability and shelf appeal.
- Complete, unabridged text of Orwell's original 1945 novella.
- Compact format is ideal for school reading lists, book clubs, and personal libraries.
- A perennial bestseller and widely studied classic, making it a safe, popular gift choice.
- Sturdy construction suited to repeated reading, lending, and long-term keeping.
About the Author:
George Orwell was the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, born in 1903 and died in 1950. A novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic, Orwell wrote extensively on social injustice and authoritarian control, drawing on his experiences in colonial Burma, the Spanish Civil War, and wartime Britain. His clear prose and opposition to fascist and communist totalitarianism shaped his best-known works, including Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. He remained a committed democratic socialist while criticising any system that sacrificed liberty for centralised power. His writing is studied in schools and universities worldwide for its clarity and enduring relevance.
Why You'll Love This Book:
This deluxe hardback brings Orwell's timeless satire to life in a format built to last. The sturdy binding and eye-catching sprayed edges turn a much-loved classic into a collectible object, perfect for students, gift-buyers, and anyone building a home library of essential fiction.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown depending on print run; ISBN and edition are for the UK-distributed version as listed.
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