Free Audiobook : Animal Farm, by George Orwell

"Animal Farm" is a classic political satire by George Orwell, first published in 1945. The story is set on a farm in England where the animals, led by the pigs, revolt against their human owner, Mr. Jones. They aspire to create an egalitarian society where all animals are equal, and they manage the farm themselves.

Their utopia begins promisingly, with the animals successfully running the farm and agreeing on seven commandments that govern their behavior, the most important being, "All animals are equal." However, as time goes on, the pigs, who have assumed leadership roles, begin to corrupt the ideals of the revolution for their own gain. They change the rules to suit themselves, leading to a society that is anything but equal.

In using a farm and its inhabitants as characters, Orwell crafts a clever allegory of the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalin's Soviet Union. However, the book's themes of power, corruption, and betrayal are universal, making "Animal Farm" a timeless tale that speaks to any political or social context.

While the novel can be enjoyed as a story about animals taking over a farm, its deeper meanings provide a thought-provoking commentary on political systems and human nature. It's a relatively short audiobook, but one packed with insights that have made it a literary classic.