- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Dutton; 50th anniversary ed edition (Mar 7 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0525940154
- ISBN-13: 978-0525940159
- Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 14.6 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 449 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (364 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,190,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
Rand's dark portrait of the future was first released in England in 1938 and reedited for publication in the United States in 1946. This 50th-anniversary edition includes a scholarly introduction and a facsimile of the original British version, which bears Rand's handwritten alterations for its American debut.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Rand''s dark portrait of the future was first released in England in 1938 and reedited for publication in the United States in 1946. This 50th-anniversary edition includes a scholarly introduction and a facsimile of the original British version, which bears Rand''s handwritten alterations for its American debut."—Library Journal
(Library Journal )"In her usage of the English language she combines clarity of expression with prose of poetic grace. Here, indeed, is an anthem-an anthem, not in the idiom of music, but in the more difficult medium of words alone. This is the most beautiful, the most inspiring novel this reviewer has ever read. It is an ethical and philosophical rather than a religious dedication to freedom and the individual."—Joan DeArmond, Fact Forum News
(Joan DeArmond Fact Forum News )"Reading this inspired little story is a rewarding and satisfying experienc (All-American Books )
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A Power, Short, Dystopian Story,
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This review is from: Anthem (Paperback)
Ayn Rand delivers this brief didactic story in a powerful way. It is short, but sharp. It clearly and quickly brings across its point. It reveals the philosophy of objectivism.I don't totally agree with the philosophy evident in this novel. However, I do find many good things about it, so I do feel there is a great of value in this novel. It has value in that it attacks collectivism.
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A Good, Quick Read,
By Kristen Heckman (Fort Erie, ON) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Anthem (Paperback)
I enjoy reading dystopian novels. I thought this novella was very good and with only 56 pages was short and a fast read.
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We hold these truths to be self evident...,
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Equality 7-2521 who speaks of himself in the first person plural makes a few discoveries that lead him to rethink the nature and purpose of man.I will not go through this short story blow by blow, as the fun in this book is to discover what Equality 7-2521 discovers. Would you draw the same conclusion or follow the same course? You will find yourself kibitzing and cringing. "You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny." (Brihadaranyaka IV.4.5) For the person that is new to Ayn Rand this is as good place to start, as any and it will be an eye opener. If you have the time to read "Atlas Shrugged" the concepts, thoughts, and speeches are more complete. Pro or con, you cannot afford to pass this book. You may be surprised to find that you are surrounded by Objectivists.
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