num_pages: 62
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. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 6-by-9-inch format by Waking Lion Press.
language: English
title: Anthem
titlecomplete: Anthem
characters: Liberty, Equality
genres: Read For School, Politics, Philosophy, Dystopia, School, Science Fiction, Novels, Literature, Classics, Fiction
ratings_count: 151749
awards: awardedAt: 536486400000
name: Prometheus Hall of Fame Award, awardedAt: 1388563200000
name: Retro Hugo Award
category: Best Novella
publisher: Waking Lion Press