In 1944, the British publisher Victor Gollancz refused to publish Animal Farm on the grounds that it was too critical of "Soviet policy."

In 1944, the British publisher Victor Gollancz refused to publish Animal Farm on the grounds that it was too critical of "Soviet policy."

The publishing industry has always been radically left-leaning, and it’s only gotten worse. pic.twitter.com/rAH9HkROAZ

— Liza Libes (@pensandpoison) July 3, 2026