An analysis of George Orwell's 1944 novel "Animal Farm," featuring early reviews of the book, a range of essays discussing the social and political meaning of the story, and biographical information about the author.

The animals of Manor Farm have revolted and taken over. Upon the death of Old Major, pigs Snowball and Napoleon lead a revolt against Mr. Jones, driving him from the farm. The animals embrace the Seven Commandments of Animalism and life carries on, but they learn that a farm ruled by animals looks more human than ever. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

A textbook reader for young adults features George Orwell's "Animal Farm," plus short stories, poems, and essays designed to build reading comprehension.

Farm animals are friendly animals. They help mommy and daddy around the farm, and they make excellent friends too. Your child will learn to appreciate farm animals after reading this book from page to page. There are pictures, too, to make identification easier. This is a great book to keep around the house when you have toddlers and early learners. You know you need to have a copy ASAP!

The Mythology of the Animal Farm in Children’s Literature: Over the Fence analyzes the ways in which myths about farmed animals’ lives are perpetuated in children’s materials. Specifically, this book investigates the use of five recurring thematic devices in about eighty books for young children published during the past five decades. The close readings of texts and images draw on a wide range of fields, including animal theory, psychoanalytic and Marxian literary criticism, child development theory, histories of farming and domestication, and postcolonial theory. In spite of the underlying seriousness of the project, the material lends itself to humorous and not overly heavy-handed explications that provide insight into the complex workings of a literary genre based on the covering up of real animal lives.

Suggests activities to be used in the classroom to accompany the reading of Animal Farm.