Considered a classic of 20th century English literature Animal Farm is George Orwell''s satire on the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Stalin''s subsequent rule.

It tells the story of the animals of Manor Farm, as they rise up against the drunken farmer Mr Jones and the ensuing leadership battle between two pigs, Snowball and Napoleon. They set in motion their ''system of thought'', Animalism, a clear play on Communism, with seven tenets including, ''All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.''

This wonderful hardback edition features a dust jacket and stunning graphic cover design, making a perfect gift or collectible for any lover of modern classics.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Silhouette Classics are high-quality hardback editions with contemporary cover-designs. Presented with dust jackets and beautiful colour end-papers, the titles in this series make wonderful gifts or collectibles for any classic literature lover.