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We the Living
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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We the Living
Depicting the daily struggle of the individual against a tyrannical dictatorship, this title shows the terrible impact of a revolution on three people who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their happiness.
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Depicting the daily struggle of the individual against a tyrannical dictatorship, We the Living shows the terrible impact of a revolution on three people who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their happiness.
Kira, determined to maintain her independence and courageous in the face of starvation and poverty; Leo, upper class and paralysed by state repression; and Andrei, an idealistic communist and officer in the secret police who nonetheless wants to help his friends.
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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We the Living by Ayn Rand is often praised for its vivid portrayal of life in Soviet Russia and its exploration of individualism versus collectivism. Reviewers commend the book for its compelling characters and its unflinching examination of the human spirit under oppressive regimes. Some critical perspectives note that while the novel's philosophical underpinnings are poignant, the narrative can sometimes feel overtly didactic.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141193885
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Introduction by Leonard Peikoff
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 321g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Ayn Rand (1905-1982) published her first novel, We the Living, in 1936. With the publication of The Fountainhead in 1943, she achieved spectacular and enduring success. Through her novels and nonfiction writings, which express her unique philosophy, Objectivism, Rand maintains a lasting influence on popular thought.
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