The political fable, "Animal Farm," written by visionary George Orwell, was published on this day in history, Aug. 17, 1945. The plot of "Animal Farm" is based on the story of the Russian Revolution ...

In George Orwell’s novella “Animal Farm,” a band of neglected animals stage a coup against their cruel human owner, Mr. Jones. Buoyed by a shared dream of equality, dignity and peace, they develop ...

The line belongs to Boxer, the loyal horse in George Orwell's "Animal Farm." It is both a mantra and a profession of faith so unshakable it becomes fatal. More than any other phrase, it explains why ...

A fifth grader, assigned to read "Animal Farm" years ago, was asked by his teacher what he thought it was "about." "The American revolution," replied the 11-year-old promptly. "No, no, no." The ...

correctionA previous version of this article misidentified the woman in the top photo as George Orwell’s first wife, Eileen. She is his second wife, Sonia. The photo of Sonia Orwell has been removed ...