Anthem

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Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Russian-American writer Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in the United Kingdom. The story takes place at an unspecified future date when mankind has entered another Dark Age. Technological advancement is now carefully planned and the concept of individuality has been eliminated. A young man known as Equality 7-2521 rebels by doing secret scientific research. When his activity is discovered, he flees into the wilderness with the girl he loves. Together they plan to establish a new society based on rediscovered individualism.

Rand originally conceived of the story as a play, then decided to write for magazine publication. At her agent’s suggestion, she submitted it to book publishers. The novella was first published by Cassell in England. It was published in the United States only after Rand’s next novel, The Fountainhead, became a best seller. Rand revised the text for the US edition, which was published in 1946. Source: Wikipedia

Publisher ‏ : ‎ 12th Media Services (January 1, 1938)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1680923005
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1680923001
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 880L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.25 x 9.21 inches

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Customers find the book easy to read with clear vocabulary and grammar. They find the philosophical message insightful and a good introduction to Ayn Rand’s thought. The story is described as simple and accessible, though some find it long. Readers appreciate the author’s unique perspective and portrayal of modern man’s follies. Opinions are mixed on the value for money – some find it reasonable and free, while others consider it poor quality and not worth the effort.

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