George Orwell's allegorical novella, Animal Farm, published in 1945, critiques the Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of Stalinism. Through the story of farm animals who overthrow their human oppressors, only to fall under the tyranny of their fellow pigs, Orwell masterfully exposes the insidious nature of power and the ease with which revolutionary ideals can be corrupted. This timeless classic serves as a stark warning against totalitarianism, propaganda, and the dangers of unbridled authority. It remains a powerful commentary on political oppression and the fragility of freedom.