The setting for the book "Animal Farm" is a farm in England called Manor Farm. The story takes place in the early 20th century and follows the animals on the farm as they overthrow their human owner and establish their own government. The farm is described as a typical English countryside setting, with rolling hills, green pastures, and a large farmhouse at the center of the property. As the animals attempt to create a utopian society, the farm becomes a symbol of the struggle for power and the corruption that can come with it.