Anthem
Anthem is a dystopian work by Ayn Rand, published in 1938. The Dystopia Index files it under corporate and consumer dystopia and totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of censorship and memory and identity. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Ayn Rand |
|---|---|
| First published | 1938 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781565115484 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Anthem is a 1930s dystopia by Ayn Rand. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among corporate and consumer dystopia and totalitarian control, surfacing censorship and memory and identity. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction, individuality, time travel in fiction, individuality in fiction, collectivism, and time travel. The edition on file runs about 63 pages, has been issued by Good Press, and carries ISBN 9781565115484. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was Anthem published?
Anthem was first published in 1938.
Who wrote Anthem?
Anthem was written by Ayn Rand.
What kind of dystopia is Anthem?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Corporate dystopia, Totalitarian, with themes of Censorship, Memory and identity. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of Anthem?
A catalogued edition of Anthem carries ISBN-13 9781565115484.
