Animal Farm

Published in 1945, this fable is set on Manor Farm, where the pigs Snowball and Napoleon lead the animals in a revolt against the farmer Mr Jones. The animals write commandments of equality and try to run the farm themselves; the pigs take control of the milk and the decisions, drive out rivals, and bargain with neighbouring farmers. Boxer the cart-horse, the sheep, and the raven Moses mark different responses to the new order. The story is an allegory of a revolution that replaces one set of masters with another while the language of equality remains on the barn wall.

Bound in white cloth with an illustration in pink, brown and black by Blake. Pale brown endleaves. Brown or cream slipcase.