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Animal Farm and Metamorphosis
George Orwell
George Orwell was a much-respected English novelist, who wrote some of the finest pieces in literary criticism, fiction. Orwell's work is known for its simplicity and wit. He wrote with smartness on subjects such as anti-fascism, democratic socialism etc. His best works include ANIMAL FARM. It's an allegorical novella. It got published in August 1945. The fiction is based on farm animals, the author has named them too, such as Major (a majestic-looking pig), 3-dogs (Bluebell, Jessie, and Pincher), many hens, pigeons, ducklings, sheeps, and cows. Two horses, Boxer and Clover. Amongst them, Major is their leader. He wanted to speak on the nature of life on this earth and how any animal is now living. The author has nicely elaborated through these characters about the animals' misery and slavery. Animals complain that despite their hard labour, why then do they continue in the miserable condition? They also complain about human beings that they use to steal nearly the whole of their produce. Their main enemy is - Man. So, remove Man from the scene and the root cause of hunger and overwork will be abolished forever. The book narrates about the agony of ill-treated farm animals. Then what decision they take and how this Animal Farm is born, everything has become very interesting. The ultimate satire on fascism. A must-read book. A Wise, Compassionate, and Illuminating Fable for our Times - THE NEW YORK TIMES. Orwell's Satire is Amply Broad, Cleverly Conceived, and Delightfully Written - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. Absolutely First-Rate. Comparable to Voltaire and Swift - THE NEW YORKER.
Metamorphosis
Franz Kafka, the author, has very nicely narrated the story of Gregor Samsa who wakes up one day to discover that he has metamorphosed into a bug. The book concerns itself with the themes of alienation and existentialism. The author has written many important stories, including The Judgement, and much of his novels Amerika, The Castle, The Hunger Artist. Many of his stories were published during his lifetime but many were not. Over the course of the 1920s and 30s, Kafka's works were published and translated instantly becoming landmarks of twentieth-century literature. Ironically, the story ends on an optimistic note, as the family puts itself back together. The style of the book epitomizes Kafka's writing. Kafka very interestingly used to present an impossible situation, such as a man's transformation into an insect, and develop the story from there with perfect realism and intense attention to detail. The Metamorphosis is an autobiographical piece of writing, and we find that parts of the story reflect Kafka's own life.
