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A short dystopia in which the word “I” has been lost
1938Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
In a future collective society where individuality is forbidden, a young man named Equality 7-2521 is a street sweeper who secretly makes a discovery. He begins to think for himself. The novella is a short statement of Rand’s ideas.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a short dystopian novella.
What you will get
A short introduction to Rand’s ideas.
Anthem Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Science Fiction · Dystopia · Individualism · Novella
Length
105 pages · ≈ 3 h
More about this book
Characters
Equality 7-2521 and Liberty 5-3000.
Setting
A future collectivist society.
What makes it different
A very short book that sets out Rand’s views.
Feel
Stark and earnest.
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