Statements (339)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:theater gptkb:animated_film gptkb:television gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1954
gptkb:1999 gptkb:2015 1999 animated film Stage adaptation in 1984 |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:animated_film gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:video_games gptkb:Films gptkb:documentaries gptkb:radio_station gptkb:theater gptkb:George_Orwell's_novel gptkb:animated_film gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play Stage plays Radio plays |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Mr._Jones
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:George_Orwell
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| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:print ebook |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:squash
gptkb:Napoleon gptkb:Mr._Jones gptkb:Squealer gptkb:Snowball gptkb:Old_Major gptkb:Benjamin gptkb:Boxer The dogs The sheep |
| gptkbp:climax |
the pigs become indistinguishable from humans
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| gptkbp:conflict |
animals vs. humans
animals vs. pigs pigs vs. other animals |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:The_Battle_of_the_Cowshed
The Rebellion Seven Commandments The Windmill seven commandments The Pigs' Leadership |
| gptkbp:cover_artist |
gptkb:David_Gentleman
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Highly acclaimed
positive widely acclaimed Controversial in some regions |
| gptkbp:criticism |
gptkb:Stalinism
corruption of socialist ideals |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced political discourse
Referenced in popular culture widely studied in schools Influenced political discourse Widely studied in schools influential in political discourse |
| gptkbp:describes |
the rebellion of the animals
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| gptkbp:ended |
the pigs becoming indistinguishable from humans
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| gptkbp:explores |
corruption of ideals
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
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| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Mr._Jones
gptkb:Squealer gptkb:Benjamin talking animals animals and humans political allegory farm setting |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Squealer
gptkb:Snowball gptkb:Old_Major gptkb:Boxer |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Animal_Farm_(1954)
gptkb:Animal_Farm_(1999) |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:1984
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| gptkbp:follows |
Animalism
the rise of the pigs the rise of the animals' rebellion |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:satire
Political satire allegorical novella |
| gptkbp:has |
symbolism
multiple adaptations |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:live-action_film gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:video_game gptkb:animated_film gptkb:audiobook gptkb:documentary 2002 film adaptation 1999 television film 1954 animated film |
| gptkbp:has_awards |
gptkb:Retro-Hugo_Award
|
| gptkbp:has_been |
banned in some countries
adapted into animated films adapted into live-action films |
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
political discourse
|
| gptkbp:has_inspired |
political movements
|
| gptkbp:has_received |
critical acclaim
|
| gptkbp:has_sequel |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:revolution
gptkb:betrayal class struggle power dynamics power and corruption |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Animal Farm
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Animation
social commentary satirical works numerous political movements subsequent dystopian literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
influenced political satire
inspired dystopian novels |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:socialism
gptkb:British_politics gptkb:Russian_Revolution gptkb:Marxism Animal rights movements Cold War politics World War II events George Orwell's experiences in the Spanish Civil War |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Stalinism
gptkb:Leninism gptkb:Russian_Revolution gptkb:The_Russian_Revolution gptkb:Marxism gptkb:Aesop's_Fables |
| gptkbp:inspired |
political movements
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Animalism
Old Major's speech |
| gptkbp:is |
a classic of English literature
a reflection on human nature often studied in schools a critique of capitalism a story about hope a novella a commentary on power dynamics set in England a banned book in some countries a political allegory a story about betrayal a story about class struggle a story about corruption of ideals a story about disillusionment a story about equality a story about freedom a story about leadership a story about oppression a story about propaganda a story about rebellion a story about revolution a story about the collective a story about the cycle of history a story about the dangers of ignorance a story about the elite a story about the future. a story about the importance of education a story about the masses a story about the role of the individual a story about the state |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:literary_analysis
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| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
its use of symbolism
its themes of betrayal |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
gptkb:e_Book
multiple formats audiobook format ebook format e-book format hardcover format paperback format graphic novel format |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
various streaming platforms
multiple digital platforms |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:Academic
gptkb:political_discussions gptkb:political_speeches political discourse academic papers academic studies |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
classic literature
a seminal work a classic a classic of English literature a must-read a political allegory |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a critique of capitalism
a reflection of human nature a warning against tyranny a critique of communism |
| gptkbp:is_considered_by |
many as a warning against totalitarianism
|
| gptkbp:is_critiqued_by |
capitalism
|
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:literary_criticism
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:political_leaders
political discourse literary studies |
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its enduring relevance
its simplicity its moral lessons its use of irony its historical context its social commentary its memorable characters its use of allegory its impact on literature its portrayal of leadership its concise narrative its critique of power its critique of totalitarian regimes its exploration of freedom and oppression its exploration of propaganda its commentary on human nature its examination of revolution |
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its simplicity
its symbolism its memorable quotes its memorable characters its impactful ending its critique of totalitarianism its straightforward prose |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
sociopolitical contexts
|
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
|
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
a teaching tool
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:cannon
the canon of English literature Orwell's body of work the dystopian genre Orwell's critique of society |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a warning against totalitarianism
a significant work of literature |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:American_Library_Association
gptkb:UNESCO gptkb:British_Library the Modern Library |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
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| gptkbp:is_reviewed_by |
numerous critics
|
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
the early 20th century
a farm |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Brave_New_World
schools literature classes |
| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
schools
|
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
a teaching tool
a teaching tool. |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:educational_curricula
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0451526342
978-0-452-28424-1 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic
Part of the literary canon |
| gptkbp:length |
112 pages
|
| gptkbp:line |
All animals are equal.
But somehow neither the words nor the tune ever seemed to the animals to be as inspiring as they had been before. |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Napoleon
gptkb:Squealer gptkb:Snowball gptkb:Boxer |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
gptkb:totalitarianism
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| gptkbp:message |
power corrupts
equality is difficult to achieve |
| gptkbp:moral |
absolute power corrupts absolutely
power corrupts |
| gptkbp:narrative |
third-person
third-person omniscient |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Allegorical
allegorical |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
Four legs good, two legs bad. The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again. The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which. |
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:112
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| gptkbp:parodied_in |
various media
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| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Napoleon
|
| gptkbp:published |
1945
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Secker_&_Warburg
gptkb:Secker_and_Warburg multiple editions |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:Secker_and_Warburg
1945 multiple languages |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Secker_and_Warburg
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:farmers
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:England
gptkb:farmers a farm in England farm in England |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Boxer represents the working class
dogs represent the military pigs represent the ruling class windmill represents industrialization pigs represent ruling class Old Major represents revolutionary leaders dogs represent military farm animals represent different social classes |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkb:the_Soviet_Union power and corruption corruption of socialist ideals the rise of Stalinism betrayal of the working class |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:revolution
gptkb:leadership gptkb:betrayal gptkb:propaganda class struggle |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:revolution
gptkb:totalitarianism class struggle power and corruption corruption of ideals |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:revolution
gptkb:betrayal Totalitarianism class struggle power dynamics Corruption of ideals |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:George_Orwell
|
| gptkbp:written_in |
English
third person allegorical style |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1984
gptkb:George_Orwell |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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