alison k record answers “So is this really about animals or is it...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Animal Farm:

So is this really about animals or is it representing people?

alison k record Its in the general tradition of a fable combined with Jonathan Swift"s biting satire. Of course it depicts human society, specifically the Soviet Stat…moreIts in the general tradition of a fable combined with Jonathan Swift"s biting satire. Of course it depicts human society, specifically the Soviet State of Joseph Stalin but it is much deeper and more universal than that. I depicts ALL forms of institutionalized totalitarianism, and is probably just as pertinent to the modern day global business take over of the world in its quest of power and wealth. Everyone and everything, including democracy, can be sacrificed for their enrichment and empowerment.(less)

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