Animal Farm is an allegorical novella by George Orwell that uses a group of farm animals to satirize the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism. The story begins with the animals' rebellion against their oppressive human farmer, hoping to create a society based on equality. However, as the pigs take control of the farm, the animals soon realize that their society has become just as oppressive as it was under human rule.

The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the manipulation of language, highlighting how those in power can exploit their position for personal gain. Animal Farm serves as a timeless critique of totalitarian regimes and remains a powerful reminder of the dangers of unchecked authority.