Anthem
By Ayn Rand
- Release Date: 1938-01-01
- Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Description
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.
Reviews
Guud
5By guineaguysee'syobuttGuud book and would read againGreat read
5By PB ElderIt reminds me so much of “We” but with a unique flourish and style. It is a cautionary tale of the result of unbridled socialism. However, the protagonist seems to be heading toward another extreme-of narcissistic individualism.Great book
5By J E S HEye opening, and more relevant today than ever before. This book is a required read in my opinion, for anyone searching for actual knowledge in life, rather than the hogwash rhetoric that is being forcefed to them by the majority of the publications produced in today’s desensitized society.Great
5By -CR_Like each book she wroteFat w
5By jakydeeLove the band rush so we read the book and we love itAyn Rand is my hero!
5By Lydian dominantOne of my all time absolute favorites. So many beautiful eloquent quotes. This is a literary masterpiece.Anthem
5By 21st Century SeekerMy first Ayn Rand book… Fantastic! I look forward to her other works!Loved it
5By CrAntraxIt is an amazing book. It’s short as well for those that don’t enjoy long readsRand
4By Qdog1463A little bit predictable, but a good read none the less.Intriguing
4By Gayleonly3337777777This distorted view of a not so perfect society really makes you ponder what is truly important. Although I don’t entirely agree with Ayn Rand’s conclusions, it was a good, quick read. Her ideas align more with an eastern mind or Hindu way of thinking.
