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Anthem (Centennial Edition)
Anthem - Centennial Edition
Author: Ayn Rand
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ISBN-13: 9780452286351
ISBN-10: 0452286352
Publication Date: 12/28/2004
Pages: 256
Edition: Centennial
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  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Plume
Book Type: Paperback
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Classic Ayn Rand short story. She never disappoints!
Minehava avatar reviewed Anthem (Centennial Edition) on + 832 more book reviews
Anthem is Ayn Rands 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.