{"product_id":"animal-farm-by-george-orwell-9780141036137","title":"Animal Farm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark in modern literature, \u003ci\u003eAnimal Farm\u003c\/i\u003e by George Orwell is a timeless fable about the dangers of power and corruption. The story begins with Mr Jones, the negligent and frequently intoxicated owner of Manor Farm, who fails to care for his animals. Incited by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, the animals revolt, oust Mr Jones, and seize control of the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the aftermath of their successful uprising, the animals rename the farm \"Animal Farm\" and embrace a set of principles aimed at creating an egalitarian society. Inspired by ideals meant to benefit all creatures who walk on four legs, they vow to eliminate the injustices they had suffered under human rule. However, as the farm develops under animal control, the vision of a utopian society begins to deteriorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGradually, the pigs begin to assume leadership roles, and the farm’s initial egalitarianism is subverted by the unequal distribution of power. The once-promising revolution leads to a regime that becomes indistinguishable from the tyranny it replaced. Orwell masterfully chronicles how noble ideals can be twisted into oppression and how power can corrupt even the most virtuous of leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its incisive social commentary and profound political allegory, \u003ci\u003eAnimal Farm\u003c\/i\u003e remains relevant today, mirroring real-world events where revolutionary aspirations often give way to the same corrupt governance they sought to overthrow. George Orwell’s sharp prose and insightful observations make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the dynamics of power and the perils of totalitarianism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45691434270956,"sku":"9780141036137","price":25.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141036137.jpg?v=1725545211","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/animal-farm-by-george-orwell-9780141036137","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}