Tung wu nung chuang = (Chinese language, 2000, Hsi tai shu pan ku fen yu hsien kung ssu)
299 pages
Chinese language
Published Oct. 29, 2000 by Hsi tai shu pan ku fen yu hsien kung ssu.
Told in third person by an all-knowing narrator, "Animal Farm" takes place on an English farm. The oldest pig on the farm, Old Major, calls for a clandestine meeting of all animals. He shares with them his dreams about a revolution against Mr. Jones, the farm owner. When Old Major dies, the other animals decide to fulfill his dream and start a rebellion that results in taking control of the farm and creating their own set of commandments.
This tale highlights how an idealistic revolution can turn to a dystopia worse than the oppresion from before. There are many parellels to the story of the Soviet Union which makes it especially interesting for history nerds.
