Anthem is Ayn Rand’s classic tale of a dark future age of the great We-a world that deprives individuals of name, independence, and values. Written a full decade before George Orwell’s 1984, this dystopian novel depicts a man who seeks escape from a society in which individuality has been utterly destroyed. Rand expertly shows how collectivism (including social programs in the United States) destroys freedom and individuality. Her philosophy is simple: planning is a synonym for collectivism, and collectivism is a metaphor for communism and tyranny. This important book should be read by all who are concerned about the role of government in modern life. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 6-by-9-inch format by Waking Lion Press.