🐑🐷 Orwell’s Iconic Animal Farm Now in Welsh! 🐿️📚
Exciting news for book lovers and language enthusiasts! George Orwell’s classics, **Animal Farm** and **1984**, have been beautifully translated into Welsh for the very first time. Imagine the rebellious animals of Manor Farm now oinking and clucking in a rich, melodious Welsh accent hailing from the Llŷn Peninsula. It’s a fresh twist on a timeless allegory!
Anna Gruffydd, who translated **”Foel yr Anifeiliaid”**, infused the tale with local charm by renaming the animals to fit a farm nestled in north-west Wales. She shared her creative adventure saying, “Choosing Welsh names just felt right, making it resonate more naturally with the countryside it could be set in.”
And it’s not just Animal Farm; **1984**, now called **”Mil Naw Wyth Deg Pedwar”**, received its own seamless Welsh touch by translator Adam Pearce. He first fell in love with Orwell’s works as a teen, believing their universal themes transcend any single language. Despite the London setting, the heart of the dystopian tale pulses just as powerfully in Welsh.
All thanks to the spirited folks at Melin Bapur, a publishing house known for bringing both Welsh classics and world literature to a new audience. Previously, they’ve dazzled readers with Welsh versions of everything from The Hobbit to The Vagina Monologues, and even Flann O’Brien’s comedic masterpiece, The Third Policeman.
Whether you’re a native speaker or just curious about how Orwell’s masterpieces resonate in another tongue, these editions offer an exciting peek into a bilingual literary world. Dive in and experience these timeless tales anew. ❤️📖✨
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