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Anthem

By: Ayn Rand
Narrated by: Jason McCoy
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Ayn Rand’s dystopic science-fiction novella takes place at some unspecified future date. Mankind has entered another dark age as a result of what Rand saw as the weaknesses of 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. As is common in her work, Rand draws a clear distinction between the “socialist/communal” values of equality and brotherhood and the “productive/capitalist” values of achievement and individuality.

Public Domain (P)2011 ABN
Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Political Science Fiction
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I finished this book in one go.
a great, clear read, describing the philosophy of Ayn Rand in just a few pages.
Having read all of her books, starting with the longest - Atlas Shrugged - i think Anthem might be a good entry point for somebody who wants a shorter book.
highly recommend.

great short story!

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A chilling picture is painted of the future, could this be possible? Extremely thought provoking.

Unlike anything

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