Anthem is Ayn Rand's classic tale of a dark future age of the great "We"-a world that deprives individuals of name, independence, and values. Written a full decade before George Orwell's "1984," this dystopian novel depicts a man who seeks escape from a society in which individuality has been utterly destroyed. Rand expertly shows how collectivism (including social programs in the United States) destroys freedom and individuality. Her philosophy is simple: "planning" is a synonym for "collectivism," and "collectivism" is a metaphor for communism and tyranny. This important book should be read by all who are concerned about the role of government in modern life. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 6-by-9-inch format by Waking Lion Press.
ISBN: | 9781600962592 |
Publication date: | 30th July 2008 |
Author: | Ayn Rand |
Publisher: | Waking Lion Press an imprint of Editorium |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 88 pages |
Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction |