Animal Farm , written by George Orwell , is a political fable that tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their cruel human master, hoping to create a society where all animals are equal, free, and happy. Inspired by the dream of the wise old pig Old Major, the animals overthrow the farmer Mr. Jones and take control of the farm, renaming it Animal Farm. At first, the animals work together to build an egalitarian community based on the principles of Animalism, summarized in the Seven Commandments painted on the barn wall. However, over time, the pigs—led by the cunning and power-hungry Napoleon—begin to seize control. They gradually assume privileges, manipulate language and truth, and use fear and propaganda to maintain power. Eventually, they become indistinguishable from the humans they once overthrew. This allegory clearly reflects the events of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of Stalinism. The animals represent different social and political groups...
William Shakespeare was born on 23rd April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire.
His father belonged to the corporation of glovers and was Bailiff of Stratford; his mother came from an important country family.
In his youth, he probably attended Stratford's Grammar School because the knowledge of Latin, Greek and rhetoric emerges in his plays.
When he was 18 he married Anne Hathaway and they had three children.
At this time is probably that he decided to go to London to work in the theatre because of some economic problems.
By 1592 Shakespeare was active in London as an actor and playwright.
He achieved a reputation as a poet for his mythological works: Venus and Adonis and The rape of Lucrece.
Shakespeare was also defined, together with The Sonnets, lyrical poet.
He became the first member of Lord Chamberlain's Men, one of London's leading companies of players (after the accession of James I the company took the name King's Men).
Then, he excelled in all the dramatic genres in vogue: comedies, tragedies and historical plays.
Shakespeare also became co-owner of the Globe Theatre when it opened in 1599.
Thanks to his great success, he earned enough to be able to retire to Stratford.
He died here in 1616.
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