Anthem

Anthem is a mesmerizing dystopian sci-fi novella by Ayn Rand, published in 1938. Our hero, Equality 7-2521, recognizes the significance of his own existence only when he comes to know that he is always at the centre of the universe, and that his own experience gives life its meaning. The odds are tremendously stacked against Equality 7- 2521 and his individual revolution though...The story takes place at some undetermined future date, when mankind has come into another dark age. Technological innovation is now carefully prepared and the notion of individuality has been eradicated...