Animal Farm
Dublin Core
Title
Animal Farm
Subject
Digital Exhibits
Description
Animal Farm is a satirical novella by George Orwell, written as a critique of the rise of totalitarianism and the corruption of socialist ideals. Set on an English farm, it portrays animals who rebel against their human owner to create an equal, democratic society. This is a photo of a first edition copy of the novella. It has a green and beige cover that is split diagonally with the title, "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell.
Creator
George Orwell
Source
Wikimedia Commons
Date
1945
Contributor
Kennesaw State University, Magdaline Marks
Rights
Creative Commons
Language
English
Type
Text
Coverage
Europe 20th Century
Text Item Type Metadata
Original Format
text on paper
Geolocation
Citation
George Orwell, “Animal Farm,” Digital Histories, accessed May 31, 2025, https://digitalhistories.kennesaw.edu/items/show/293.