Animal Farm

Interesting Facts

• The book is an allegory of events that took place in Russia in the early 20th century, including the October Revolution and the subsequent establishment of the Soviet Union.
• The characters in the book represent historical figures: for example, the pig Napoleon symbolizes Joseph Stalin, while Snowball represents Leon Trotsky.
• The book was banned in the USSR and other communist countries due to its criticism of totalitarianism.
• Orwell used animals to illustrate human vices and political manipulations, making the book accessible to readers of all ages.
• The phrase «All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others» has become a well-known expression symbolizing hypocrisy and double standards.