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So is this really about animals or is it representing people?
Cassidye Devers The book is supposed to represent Russian history (I think in the 1930's???) where the czar was overthrown and tyrant, Joseph Stalin, took over. That'…moreThe book is supposed to represent Russian history (I think in the 1930's???) where the czar was overthrown and tyrant, Joseph Stalin, took over. That's when the story was written. It's a satirical version of the Russian Revolution.(less)
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