Understanding Animal Farm

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The book serves as a political allegory reflecting the history of the USSR, emphasizing the dangers of power abuse. It includes a diverse collection of historical, political, and literary documents that enhance the understanding of the narrative. Readers will find excerpts from the Soviet press, personal memoirs, and original translations from Russian and East German sources, which illuminate the significance of the story for those cultures. Additionally, it features previously unpublished documents related to Marxism, the Russian Revolution, the Cold War, and Glasnost.