animal farm

Describes George Orwell's era, his major works, his life, and the legacy of his writing.

A guide to reading "Animal Farm, " George Orwell's political satire in which the animals take over running the farm, but find their utopian state turning into a dictatorship. Includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.

Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

Includes discussions of the work's influence, historical context, and critical reception in addition to a chronology and bibliography.

Contains a variety of historical, political, and literary documents that provide insight into George Orwell's novel, "Animal Farm," including passages from the Soviet press, excerpts from personal memoirs and correspondence, and other sources.

Presents critical essays on George Orwell's "Animal Farm" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.