Animal Farm

By: George Orwell

Narrated by: Ralph Cosham

Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

George Orwell's classic satire of the Russian Revolution is an intimate part of our contemporary culture, quoted so often that we tend to forget who wrote the original words. It is an account of the bold struggle that transforms Mr. Jones' Manor Farm into Animal Farm, a wholly democratic society built on the credo that All Animals Are Created Equal. Out of their cleverness, the pigs Napoleon, Squealer, and Snowball emerge as leaders of the new community in a subtle evolution that bears an insidious familiarity. The climax is the brutal betrayal of the faithful horse Boxer, when totalitarian rule is re-established with the bloodstained postscript to the founding slogan: But Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others.

To supplement the full text version of George Orwell's Animal Farm, listen to the SparkNotes Guide for Animal Farm.

©1946 Harcourt Brace and Jovanich, Inc. (P)1991 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"A wise, compassionate, and illuminating fable of our times....The steadiness and lucidity of Orwell's merciless wit are reminiscent of Anatole France and even of Swift." (The New York Times Book Review)

Confidence = Power

It should not have taken me until now to have listened/read this story. It does ring true to our current political situation in the USA. And Ralph Cosham did a fantastic job creating voices for the narrator and characters. There is a creepy factor throughout the story, leading down this path to it inevitable ending. I still love dogs and pigs and will call myself a misanthrope, this story did not take that from me even though it tries to subvert the intellectual animals. As to say--the smarter you are the more likely it is you'll take advantage of the dumb and uneducated. But it's not only intellect, it's the characters' abilities in their confidence. They are con men, just not actually men.

classic all the way

George Orwell was a genius! last time I read this I was in high school English class. I'm honestly sure I got much more out of it this time around!

Important Read

This is a very important read in our society. A cautionary tale that is timeless.

A classic

I had read this in high school in the 70s, but had forgotten about the blatant anti communist rhetoric. It sounds good in theory, but not in real life. It would be great if we could all get along, no matter our differences.

This book hits human nature spot on; from the leadership telling lies about the past, the hangers-on, the sheep, and people doubting their own memories, and ultimately falling for the big lie.

Manner Farm

I guess that's why they call it a pecking order. Leaders have power and always use it to their advantage. This is true for all forms of government- not just communism.

should be required reading/listening

Animal Farm is an outstanding novel that should be required reading for every high school student.

welcome to 2021 in the western world

Twitter = sheep
pigs = tech oligarchs
politicians = dogs
seems about right doesn't it.

Age old classic

Still hold true. Relates to our current times. Is and always will be a classic.

This is a boom students should read in High school when learning about Russian history

Orwell is a master of his craft through and through.

This was a privilege to listen to, excellent at all levels.

Highly recommend to everyone, especially those fascinated by history, power, and the trajectory of the future.

Good book

I don't think there's much I could say about this it's a clasic and I good reading