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Anthem

By: Ayn Rand
Narrated by: Paul Meier
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Ayn Rand's classic best seller, Anthem, is the unforgettable tale of a nightmarish totalitarian future and the ultimate triumph of the individual spirit. First published in 1938, and often compared with Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World, this beautifully written story has introduced millions to Rand's provocative worldview.

Rand's Protagonist, Equality 7-2521, describes a surreal world of faceless, nameless drones who "exist through, by and for our brothers who are the State. Amen." Alone, this daring young man defies the will of the ruling councils and discovers the forbidden freedoms that prevailed during the Unmentionable Times. In other words, he finds and celebrates the power of the self. In doing so, he becomes the prototypical Rand hero, a bold risk-taker who shuns conformity and unabashedly embraces egoism.

This exciting dramatization features an electrifying performance by veteran actor and former BBC Drama Repertory Company member Paul Meier. It is certain to be the definitive recording of Anthem and a milestone in audio interpretation of literary classics.

Public Domain (P)2002 HighBridge Company Political Thought-Provoking Fiction Classics Genre Fiction Science Fiction Heartfelt Fantasy Alternate History Education Contemporary Paranormal & Urban
Powerful Message • Thought-provoking Dystopia • Captivating Narration • Philosophical Depth • Relevant Social Commentary

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It was a neat little story and has a lot to say, tell, and compare to our current world. Society. But it is a beautiful story. It'll make ya think, as Ayn Rand always makes you do. 💜

I loved It!

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It took me down memory lane to 1979 when I first read it. It was a mindblower then and even more powerful now. It's amazing how right Rand was and is. Narration was phenomenal. Several passages are very moving some brought chills. You will not be disappointed.

Superb!

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Want a fascinating story that puffs up the core of "you"? One word sums this story up, Ego, and not in the way you may imagine. Dive in and get carried away and I hope you find your Ego.

Who are you?

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This dystopian tale is a cliche, but the cliche came after Rand wrote this. This fast but insightful story is a warning against the evils of collectivism, and rings as true today as the day it was written.

Cliches Start Somewhere

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I enjoyed the perspective, The ideology of going from respect and appreciation for our individuality to a society centered on socialism is a special kind of dystopia. The end has a few monologues that while powerful were a tad distracting because of the change in tempo and pace but the story is very true to the authors style. I liked it.

The power of I in a society of we

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