Audiobooks by Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand: ANTHEM: The use of the word 'I' is now outlawed

This Novella by Ayn Rand was first published in England in 1938. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age characterized by irrationality, collectivism, and socialistic thinking and economics. Technological advancement is now carefully planned (when it is allowed to occur at all) and the concept of individuality has been eliminated (for example, the use of the word 'I' is punishable by death). Rand, as a teenager living in Soviet Russia, initially conceived Anthem as a play. This is a novel upholding Rand's central principles of her philosophy and of her heroes: reason, values, volition, individualism.

Ayn Rand (Author), Philip Chenevert (Narrator)

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Anthem

Though written in the 1930s, Anthem addresses controversial subjects in society that are still relevant today: equality, environment, sexism, mental health, the role of government. In revisiting this book and its many subjects, one keeps catching glimpses of understandings, and connections with our society today. The use of “we”—could it have a connection to the way we now declare our pronouns? The light he creates—could it have a connection to how man exploits the planet and is paying the price for it now? The Mating Hall—could it have a connection to the Me Too movement? The assumption that all must be happy, for there is no reason not to be—could it have a connection to our dawning understanding of mental health? Then, as you hear the struggles of the main character to grasp something just beyond his fingertips, you too may struggle to find your own understanding of what all this means in today’s world. Listen. And see what questions it brings to mind for you.

Ayn Rand (Author), Jennifer March (Narrator)

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Hymne

Von der Autorin der weltweitbekannten Romane Atlas wirft die Welt ab und Der Ursprung. Gleichheit 7-2521 lebt in den dunklen Zeiten der Zukunft, in denen alle Entscheidungen von Ausschüssen getroffen werden, alle Menschen in Kollektiven leben und alle Spuren des Individualismus ausgelöscht wurden. Trotz eines solch restriktiven Umfelds brennt in ihm immer noch der Funke des individuellen Denkens und der Freiheit. Er, Gleichheit, 7-2521, verlor fast sein Leben, weil sein Wissen als verräterische Blasphemie angesehen wurde. In einer Welt des großen 'Wir' hat er das verlorene und heilige Wort - 'Ich' - wiederentdeckt. Ayn Rands Klassiker über die finstere Zukunft des großen „Wir“, wo Individuen keine Namen, keine Unabhängigkeit und keinen Wert haben, ist der Vorlauf zu ihren späteren Meisterwerken Der Ursprung und Atlas wirft die Welt ab. Die Originalausgabe erschien unter dem Titel 'Anthem'. Copyright © 1938 Ayn Rand. Introduction copyright © 1995 the Estate of Ayn Rand. © 2016 Aus dem Amerikanischen übersetzt von Philipp Dammer (P)2020 ABP Verlag

Ayn Rand (Author), Uwe Thoma (Narrator)

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B. J. Harrison Reads Anthem

Mankind has entered another Dark Age. Individuality has been eliminated. People refer to themselves only by using 'we' and 'they'. All live in collective homes and the mass is more important than the individual. However even in this far future, there is someone called Equality 7-2521 who stands against the norm. He wants to dig deeper into what he has been told and learnt but is it allowed? Will he get himself in danger? Has the future made some progress or will the problems remain the same? This dystopian novel by Ayn Rand discusses all those topics and holds the answers to all of your questions.

Ayn Rand (Author), B. J. Harrison (Narrator)

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Political Philosophy Collection: Common Sense, Candide, Anthem, and The Communist Manifesto

A powerful and enlightening collection of political philosophy.Delving into the past and drawing on the timeless words of Thomas Paine, Voltaire, Ayn Rand, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, this fascinating collection of political philosophy seeks to cover the scope of human thought, from morality and individualism to economics and egalitarianism. These incredible writings have left a legacy in their wake, shaping the course of western thought and becoming highly influential in their time. From hard-hitting political arguments about American independence and class struggle to satirical and fantastical novellas depicting harrowing ideas and stark warnings, readers from all backgrounds will enjoy this riveting collection. Inside this audiobook, you’ll discover: - Common Sense, the rousing call for American independence which drew on inspiring arguments for autonomy, egalitarianism, and the right for Americans to be free from British rule - Candide, a satirical novella which takes humorous shots at religion, politics, philosophy, and Leibnizian optimism - Anthem, a gripping and thought-provoking tale of a man struggling to survive in a society where individualism has been completely abolished - And The Communist Manifesto, a scathing examination of class, capitalism, and the ideologies underpinning the inequalities in society Perfect for fans of philosophical politics, morality, individualism, and the struggles plaguing both the individual and society, this brilliant collection seeks to bring some of the greatest minds of the past to a modern audience.

Ayn Rand, Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx, Thomas Paine, Voltaire (Author), J.D. Kelly, Jason Randall, Kevin Thies (Narrator)

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Anthem (Unabridged)

Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in England. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age characterized by irrationality, collectivism, and socialistic thinking and economics. Technological advancement is now carefully planned (when it is allowed to occur at all) and the concept of individuality has been eliminated (for example, the use of the word 'ego' is punishable by death). Initially, Rand planned on publishing Anthem as a magazine story or serial, but her agent encouraged her to publish it as a book.

Ayn Rand (Author), Brian Morris (Narrator)

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Der Ursprung

Von der Autorin des Romans „Atlas wirft die Welt ab“. Weltweiter Bestseller! Mehr als 6,5 Millionen verkaufte Exemplare! Der Ursprung, Ayn Rands zeitloser Klassiker von 1943, beschreibt seinen Helden Howard Roark als einen Menschen, der die Motivation für seine Arbeit aus sich selbst schöpft und nicht um den Applaus anderer bemüht ist. Dieser junge Architekt kämpft nicht nur für die künstlerische Vision seiner Bauten, sondern gegen die Maßstäbe der „Autoritäten“ und gegen die Herrschaft der Mittelmäßigkeit, der Gleichmacherei und der Beliebigkeit – und gegen eine atemberaubend schöne Frau, die ihn leidenschaftlich liebt, aber seinen schlimmsten Feind heiratet. Roark geht seinen Weg ohne überbordende Emotionen oder Verwunderung. Er geht ihn einfach, weil es für ihn so sein muss. Roarks Gegner besitzen kein Selbst, sie leben in einer anderen Welt, eben aus zweiter Hand. Sie fühlen sich angesichts der Naturgewalten klein und hilflos, während schöpfende Menschen wie Roark von den Naturgewalten an die Größe des menschlichen Gestaltungswillens erinnert werden. Ayn Rand schrieb: „Bestimmte Schriftsteller, von denen ich einer bin, leben, denken oder schreiben nicht für die Spanne des Augenblicks. Romane, im korrekten Wortsinn, werden nicht geschrieben, um nach einem Monat oder einem Jahr zu verschwinden“. Und sie hatte Recht. Nach mehr als 70 Jahren ist Der Ursprung immer noch eines der beliebtesten Bücher der Weltliteratur.

Ayn Rand (Author), Uwe Thoma (Narrator)

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Anthem

Anthem is Ayn Rand’s classic tale of a dystopian future of the great “We”—a world that deprives individuals of a name or independence—that anticipates her later masterpieces, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. They existed only to serve the state. They were conceived in controlled Palaces of Mating. They died in the Home of the Useless. From cradle to grave, the crowd was one—the great WE. In all that was left of humanity there was only one man who dared to think, seek, and love. He lived in the dark ages of the future. In a loveless world, he dared to love the woman of his choice. In an age that had lost all trace of science and civilization, he had the courage to seek and find knowledge. But these were not the crimes for which he would be hunted. He was marked for death because he had committed the unpardonable sin: He had stood forth from the mindless human herd. He was a man alone. He had rediscovered the lost and holy word—I. “I worship individuals for their highest possibilities as individuals, and I loathe humanity, for its failure to live up to these possibilities.”—Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand (Author), Dev Jonson (Narrator)

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Anthem

Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Russian-American writer Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in the United Kingdom. The story takes place at an unspecified future date when mankind has entered another Dark Age. Technological advancement is now carefully planned and the concept of individuality has been eliminated. A young man known as Equality 7-2521 rebels by doing secret scientific research. When his activity is discovered, he flees into the wilderness with the girl he loves. Together they plan to establish a new society based on rediscovered individualism.

Ayn Rand (Author), J.D. Kelly (Narrator)

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Anthem

Experience a world with no freedoms and no individualism in this unabridged InAudio presentation of Anthemby Ayn Rand.In Ayn Rand’s Anthem, humankind has entered a dark age at some point in the unspecified future. Individuality is no longer permitted, and people are assigned roles to fulfill in their lives. The book’s protagonist, Equality 7-2521, is given an undesirable job as a punishment for thinking for himself and desiring to become a scientist instead. The novella outlines his journey as he starts to commit more “crimes” against society, such as desiring a companion of his own choosing, discovering electricity, and ultimately fleeing from his leaders. The story tells how he eventually discovers the concept of individuality and sets about beginning a new society of freedom and the ability to think for one’s self. A fascinating work of dystopian literature, Ayn Rand’s Anthem shows readers the importance of individuality to the advancement of society.

Ayn Rand (Author), Erin Bateman (Narrator)

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The Classic Tales Podcast, Season Five

Mystery, Adventure, Horror, Romance. You can get a healthy mix of it all in The Classic Tales Podcast, Season Five. An anthology of all of the stories released through the podcast during 2011. Over 36 hours total! ¶ Optimized for mobile listening, with story specific artwork for each story and chapter, this is one binge worthy collection! ¶Titles in the anthology include the following:¶The Mysterious Affair at Styles, by Agatha Christie (novel)¶Poems by Edgar Allan Poe, including The Raven, The Sleeper, Bridal Ballad, The City in the Sea, Dreams, El Dorado, and Annabel Lee¶Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, by Oscar Wilde¶The Black Cat, by Edgar Allan Poe¶Jeeves Takes Charge, by P.G. Wodehouse¶A Chapter in the History of the Tyrone Family, by Sheridan Le Fanu (novella)¶A Room With a View, by E.M. Forster (novel)¶The Mark of Zorro, by Johnston McCulley (novel)¶Anthem, by Ayn Rand (novella)¶The Lord of the Dynamos, by H.G. Wells¶Playing With Fire, by Arthur Conan Doyle¶The Judge's House, by Bram Stoker¶In Letters of Fire, by Gaston LeRoux¶The Red Headed League, by Arthur Conan Doyle¶Jeeves in the Springtime, by P.G. Wodehouse¶Deep Waters, by P.G. Wodehouse¶The Aunt and the Sluggard, by P.G. Wodehouse¶A Kidnapped Santa Claus, by L. Frank Baum¶The Snow Queen, by Hans Christian Andersen (novella)¶The Man Who Lived Backwards, by Charles F. Hall

Agatha Christie, Ayn Rand, Bram Stoker, Charles F. Hall, E.M. Forster, Edd Mcnair, Edgar Allan Poe, Gaston LeRoux, H.G. Wells, Hans Christian Andersen, Johnston Mcculley, L. Frank Baum, Oscar Wilde, P.G. Wodehouse, Sheridan Le Fanu, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), B. J. Harrison (Narrator)

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End of the Road

Ayn Rand (Author), Ayn Rand (Narrator)

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