Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-181) and index.
Contents:
Background on George Orwell -- The life of George Orwell -- Intellectual censorship made publishing Animal Farm difficult -- Orwell remains relevant in the twenty-first century -- Politics in Animal Farm -- Animal Farm: an allegory of revolution -- Orwell distorts Russian history in Animal Farm -- Animal Farm misses the point about Soviet communism -- Orwell's views on the Soviet Union changed while conceiving Animal Farm -- Historical context is vital to understanding Animal Farm -- Animal Farm satirizes all dictatorships -- Animal Farm satirizes the failure of revolutions and expresses an ideal of human decency -- Animal Farm is artistically satisfying but ambiguous -- Orwell preaches individual responsibility as a weapon against dictatorship -- Animal Farm is about a failure of communication -- Traditional values can win out over self-serving politics -- Contemporary perspectives on politics -- Debates on the size of government should be conducted rationally -- The United States is becoming fascist rather than socialist -- Liberalism, not socialism, is on the rise -- Socialism is dying out in Europe.
Summary:
Several essays discuss social themes, politics, and contemporary issues found in George Orwell's Animal farm.
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