{"product_id":"animal-farm-4","title":"Animal Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003e6b George Orwell. New York: Harcourt Brace and Company, 1946.\u003cstrong\u003e First American Edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"13\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAnimal Farm\u003c\/em\u003e is a political allegory written by George Orwell and first published in 1945. On the surface, it tells the story of farm animals who overthrow their human owner in hopes of creating an equal and just society. However, the story quickly becomes a dark reflection of power and corruption as the pigs, who lead the revolution, become increasingly tyrannical. The novella serves as a satirical critique of the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism, with characters and events mirroring key figures and developments in Soviet history. Through its simple yet powerful narrative, Orwell explores themes of propaganda, betrayal, and the cyclical nature of oppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"682\"\u003eGeorge Orwell, the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, was a British writer, journalist, and critic known for his sharp insights into politics, society, and authoritarianism. Born in 1903, Orwell experienced firsthand the effects of imperialism, poverty, and war—experiences that deeply shaped his writing. In addition to \u003cem data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"999\"\u003eAnimal Farm\u003c\/em\u003e, his most famous work is \u003cem data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003e1984\u003c\/em\u003e, a dystopian novel about a totalitarian regime that uses surveillance, censorship, and propaganda to control its citizens. Orwell’s commitment to truth and social justice made him one of the most influential political writers of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"682\"\u003eGreen canvas hardcover with gold lettering on the spine. Original black, white, and red dust jacket missing lower right corner and chipped with three tears to upper edge. Dust jacket in fair condition. Dust Jacket art by Art Brenner. Book in fine condition with one mark of foxing on page 7. Fine condition overall. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56388348706982,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/711AA97D-CEC5-4B1C-9BCD-C9D7904A015C.jpg?v=1776814997","url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/animal-farm-4","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}