Animal Farm

Some critics have argued that Animal Farm is much more than an attack on Stalinism. What other lessons can be drawn from it?

As the time passes since the publication of this novel, it is still relevant and can still teach a moral lesson on politics and power. While it is certainly Orwell's commentary on Stalin and WWII, the moral of power and corruption is very much relevant today. The abuses of power, the caste system of society, and the struggles of the lower classes are all still themes in current society.

Knowing the historical relevance of the writing of this novel adds to the interest, but it does not demand it. The moral is evident without the background knowledge.