Anthem

"Anthem" is a fascinating dystopian sci-fi novella by Ayn Rand, published in 1938. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age. Technological advancement is now carefully planned and the concept of individuality has been eliminated...


Equality 7-2521, our hero, realizes the importance of his own existence only when he comes to know and feel that one is the centre of one's universe, and that one's own perception gives the world and one's life its meaning. The odds are stacked overwhelmingly against Equality 7- 2521 and his personal revolution though... Suspense and food for thought awaits the listener!