1984. Animal Farm

The novel «1984» about the dangers of totalitarianism has become one of the most famous dystopias of the 20th century, standing alongside «We» by Zamyatin, «Brave New World» by Huxley, and «Fahrenheit 451» by Bradbury. What will happen if ideas... of fascism and dictatorship spread among the ruling circles? What will social life be like if power demands unwavering obedience? What catastrophe will such a regime lead to? The allegorical tale «Animal Farm» is filled with sharp sarcasm and political satire. The inhabitants of the farm embody the worst human vices, and the farm itself becomes a symbol of a totalitarian society. How will the inhabitants—animals that will be led to slaughter—exist in such a society?