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Centuries of chains and lashes will not kill the spirit of man nor the sense of truth within him. Ayn Rand Anthem About the book Ayn Rand s classic dystopian novel Anthem is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the power of individualism and the dangers of collectivism. Set in a future world where individualism is forbidden the story follows one man s journey to reclaim his right to think and act for himself. With its powerful themes and thought-provoking questions Anthem is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers. Through its exploration of the power of the individual this book will challenge readers to think critically about the world around them and the consequences of collectivism. With its timeless themes and captivating story Anthem is sure to be an unforgettable read. Reviews and awards Anthem can be seen as a house of mirrors a gallery in which brotherhood and equality as they are understood in a free society are parodied by the distorted image of brotherhood and equality as they appear in a collectivist state. And Anthem is more than that. It is a gallery in which mirrors come alive in which a society devoted to the repression of the self is finally confronted by an individual who manages to reflect upon himself. -- The Altas Society Anthem is essentially the future that awaits the world of Atlas Shrugged if its protagonists fail in their struggle -- and Rand suggests it is the future that awaits all of us if the sacred value of individuality is rejected or suppressed. -- Laissez Faire The Libertarian Futurist Society awarded Anthem its Hall of Fame Award in 1987.[15] In 2014 Anthem was nominated for a Retrospective Hugo Award for Best Novella . About the author Ayn Rand was a Russian-American writer and philosopher. She is known for her fiction and also for being an advocate for objectivism. She moved from Russia to the United States in 1926. Initially she was unsuccessful with her novels but she achieved success with her 1943 novel The Fountainhead. In 1957 Rand published her best-known work the novel Atlas Shrugged. This edition includes a short biography and bibliography. The layout has been updated. The text is the original from the 1938 edition. Contributor: Ayn Rand