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Ayn Rand presents her views of the world, politics, and human thought.

This remarkable, newly revised collection of Ayn Rand's early fiction ranges from beginner's exercises to excerpts from early versions of We the Living and The Fountainhead. Arranged chronologically, from 1926 through 1940, these works allow readers to follow the extraordinary trajectory of Rand's literary and intellectual growth, from a 21-year-old Russian immigrant struggling to master English to the brilliant prose stylist and sophisticated philosopher she was to become in her mature work.

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 work'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.

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Las ideas artísticas de Ayn Rand que completan su sistema filosófico. En su filosofía moral, Ayn Rand ensalza la virtud del egoísmo, y en su concepción del arte no es menos radical. Este libro contiene su original y audaz teoría estética, que estipula los principios indispensables para juzgar una obra de arte de manera objetiva. Rand sostiene que esos estándares objetivos son posibles porque el arte es una necesidad fundamental de la vida y tiene una función esencial como expresión condensada de la mente racional del ser humano.

Anthem by Ayn Rand (Version 6) is a dystopian novella set in a future society where individuality is forbidden and the word “I” is lost. The protagonist, Equality 7-2521, is a curious and intelligent man who dares to think independently. He discovers a hidden tunnel and rediscovers electricity. Falling in love with Liberty 5-3000, he escapes the collectivist city into the forest. There, he learns the concept of ego and reclaims his identity as "I." Renaming himself Prometheus, he vows to build a new society based on freedom, individualism, and self-worth, rejecting the oppressive doctrines...

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.

Experience the powerful novella "Anthem" by Ayn Rand. This podcast brings to life a dystopian tale of individualism and the struggle for freedom in a collectivist society. Perfect for fans of dystopian fiction and philosophical exploration.