Animal Farm by George Orwell - First U.S. Edition
For sale is an overall solid copy of George Orwell’s classic satirical novel “Animal Farm.” This is a first U.S. edition as stated on the copyright page. The dust jacket is in fair condition with some small tears and rubbing to the extremities. It has also been price clipped. The book itself features a tight binding and minor bumping to the corners of the boards. The pages are clean with no writing or markings. This is a very good copy of a very collectible book that any antiquarian collector would be happy to own.
The book is an allegory about farm animals who rebel against their owner, Mr. Jones, to create an egalitarian society. Led by pigs, particularly Napoleon and Snowball, they drive Jones away and establish self-governance based on Animalism.
Initially successful, they implement the Seven Commandments promoting equality. However, Napoleon gradually consolidates power, eliminates opposition, and manipulates the commandments for his gain. The pigs indulge in privileges they once rejected, altering laws to justify their actions.
As inequalities grow, the animals become disillusioned. The revolutionary anthem, "Beasts of England," is replaced by a song glorifying Napoleon. Ultimately, the animals cannot distinguish between their former oppressors and the pigs, realizing they remain subjugated. The novella critiques totalitarianism, illustrating how power corrupts and revolutionary ideals can devolve into tyranny.
For sale is an overall solid copy of George Orwell’s classic satirical novel “Animal Farm.” This is a first U.S. edition as stated on the copyright page. The dust jacket is in fair condition with some small tears and rubbing to the extremities. It has also been price clipped. The book itself features a tight binding and minor bumping to the corners of the boards. The pages are clean with no writing or markings. This is a very good copy of a very collectible book that any antiquarian collector would be happy to own.
The book is an allegory about farm animals who rebel against their owner, Mr. Jones, to create an egalitarian society. Led by pigs, particularly Napoleon and Snowball, they drive Jones away and establish self-governance based on Animalism.
Initially successful, they implement the Seven Commandments promoting equality. However, Napoleon gradually consolidates power, eliminates opposition, and manipulates the commandments for his gain. The pigs indulge in privileges they once rejected, altering laws to justify their actions.
As inequalities grow, the animals become disillusioned. The revolutionary anthem, "Beasts of England," is replaced by a song glorifying Napoleon. Ultimately, the animals cannot distinguish between their former oppressors and the pigs, realizing they remain subjugated. The novella critiques totalitarianism, illustrating how power corrupts and revolutionary ideals can devolve into tyranny.
For sale is an overall solid copy of George Orwell’s classic satirical novel “Animal Farm.” This is a first U.S. edition as stated on the copyright page. The dust jacket is in fair condition with some small tears and rubbing to the extremities. It has also been price clipped. The book itself features a tight binding and minor bumping to the corners of the boards. The pages are clean with no writing or markings. This is a very good copy of a very collectible book that any antiquarian collector would be happy to own.
The book is an allegory about farm animals who rebel against their owner, Mr. Jones, to create an egalitarian society. Led by pigs, particularly Napoleon and Snowball, they drive Jones away and establish self-governance based on Animalism.
Initially successful, they implement the Seven Commandments promoting equality. However, Napoleon gradually consolidates power, eliminates opposition, and manipulates the commandments for his gain. The pigs indulge in privileges they once rejected, altering laws to justify their actions.
As inequalities grow, the animals become disillusioned. The revolutionary anthem, "Beasts of England," is replaced by a song glorifying Napoleon. Ultimately, the animals cannot distinguish between their former oppressors and the pigs, realizing they remain subjugated. The novella critiques totalitarianism, illustrating how power corrupts and revolutionary ideals can devolve into tyranny.