num_pages: 66
description: 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. This publication from Boomer Books is specially designed and typeset for comfortable reading.
language: English
title: Anthem
titlecomplete: Anthem
characters: Liberty, Equality
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Politics, Philosophy, School, Literature, Read For School, Classics, Novels, Dystopia
ratings_count: 151753
awards: awardedAt: 536486400000
name: Prometheus Hall of Fame Award, awardedAt: 1388563200000
name: Retro Hugo Award
category: Best Novella
publisher: Boomer Books