Plongez dans La Grève, le chef-d'œuvre dystopique d'Ayn Rand, où une Amérique en crise voit ses plus grands esprits disparaître un à un. Qui est John Galt ?

Petrograd, 1922. Kira Argounova, dix-huit ans, est de retour avec sa famille après cinq années d'exil volontaire. Ces anciens bourgeois déchus par la révolution espèrent commencer une nouvelle vie. Entière et passionnée, la jeune fille veut devenir ingénieur. Mais sa vie va être bouleversée par deux hommes : Léo, l'aristocrate et Andrei, le plus intègre des communistes. À travers le destin dramatique des trois jeunes gens, Ayn Rand dépeint, au-delà du communisme, les réalités de toute dictature. Dans un tel contexte, comment réagit l'individu ? Jusqu'où peut-il aller pour sauvegarder son intégrité ? Qui sont les vivants ?

Il vivait aux fins fonds du futur, le pronom « je », disparu, était remplacé par le pronom « nous ». Dans un monde dépourvu d'amour, il osa aimer la jeune femme de son choix. Dans un monde ayant perdu toute trace de civilisation, il eut le courage de chercher et de trouver la science. Il fut condamné à mort car il avait commis le péché impardonnable : il s'était distingué de la masse sans esprit. Il était homme. Hymne (Anthem) fut d'abord publié en Angleterre en 1938, puis réécrit pour l'édition américaine en 1946. Ayn Rand, comme le fera plus tard George Orwell dans 1984, décrit un des futurs possibles de notre civilisation. Une vision terrifiante, l'interdiction de se distinguer de son voisin, de penser par soi-même ou d'être original. Les hommes vivent et dorment dans des bâtiments géants où ils ne sont jamais seuls. L'idée de progrès a disparu ainsi que la liberté.

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 2 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 8 minutes Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Ayn Rand, first published in 1938 in the United Kingdom. The story takes place in an unspecified future date when mankind has entered another Dark Age, and individuality has been eliminated. A young man known as Equality 7-2521 rebels by doing secret scientific research and flees into the wilderness with the girl he loves. Together they plan to establish a new society based on rediscovered individualism. Rand originally conceived of the story as a play, then decided to write for magazine publication. The novella has been adapted into various media, including a stage play, a graphic novel, and a rock musical. The Ayn Rand Institute provides free copies of the novel for use in schools, and holds an annual Anthem essay contest for students.

Dans le New-York des années 1930, deux architectes tentent de laisser leur empreinte sur la ville. Chacun choisira des méthodes radicalement différentes de l'autre, et construira sa propre destinée.

Auteure de romans cultes et avocate du capitalisme, Ayn Rand (1905-1982) s'est avant tout voulue une philosophe. C'est la traduction pour l'essentiel inédite en français d'une sélection du plus saillant de ses essais que présente Une philosophie pour vivre sur la Terre. Le constant et insistant propos de leur auteure est de philosophiquement armer ses lecteurs afin qu'ils puissent se soustraire à l'emprise pernicieuse du « mysticisme » et du collectivisme induit par l'« altruisme ». Et ainsi accéder ici et maintenant au bonheur dans l'accomplissement créatif de soi et une relation non-sacrificielle aux autres conformes aux requis rationnels d'une nature humaine et d'une robuste éthique des vertus remises à l'honneur.

Introducing "Anthem" by Ayn Rand - a captivating and thought-provoking dystopian novel that will transport you to a world where individuality is suppressed, and the power of the human spirit is tested. In this gripping tale, Ayn Rand paints a vivid picture of a society stripped of individuality, where the collective is valued above all else. Set in a distant future, "Anthem" follows the journey of Equality 7-2521, a young man who dares to question the status quo and challenge the oppressive forces that govern his world. As Equality 7-2521 embarks on a quest for self-discovery, he unearths forbidden knowledge and rediscovers the power of independent thought. In a society that demands conformity and enforces strict rules, he dares to dream of a better future. With each step, he faces the consequences of his defiance, grappling with his own identity and the true meaning of freedom. Ayn Rand's masterful storytelling skillfully weaves together themes of individualism, collectivism, and the pursuit of personal happiness. Through vivid prose and compelling characters, she explores the enduring human spirit, the importance of self-expression, and the consequences of sacrificing individuality for the supposed greater good. "Anthem" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all generations. It challenges us to examine our own beliefs and values, to question the role of society in shaping our identities, and to cherish the unique qualities that make us who we are. Whether you are a fan of dystopian fiction, philosophical works, or simply enjoy immersive storytelling, "Anthem" is a must-read. This edition features Ayn Rand's original text, allowing readers to experience the author's powerful vision firsthand. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Anthem" and join Equality 7-2521 on his journey towards self-discovery and liberation. Rediscover the power of individuality and the triumph of the human spirit with this thought-provoking masterpiece by Ayn Rand.

Anthem is Ayn Rand's classic tale of a dystopian future of the great "We"-a world that deprives individuals of a name or independence-that anticipates her later masterpieces, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. They existed only to serve the state. They were conceived in controlled Palaces of Mating. They died in the Home of the Useless. From cradle to grave, the crowd was one-the great WE. In all that was left of humanity, there was only one man who dared to think, seek, and love. He lived in the dark ages of the future. In a loveless world, he dared to love the woman of his choice. In an age that had lost all trace of science and civilization, he had the courage to seek and find knowledge. But these were not the crimes for which he would be hunted. He was marked for death because he had committed the unpardonable sin: He had stood forth from the mindless human herd. He was a man alone. He had rediscovered the lost and holy word-I. "I worship individuals for their highest possibilities as individuals, and I loathe humanity, for its failure to live up to these possibilities." -Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand is best known for her classics Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. One of her earlier works, Anthem, is a dystopian vision of a world in which "self" has been abolished and people have become nothing more than parts of a greater "collective." Rooted in her own experiences fleeing from the communist Russia of the 1920's, as well as the rise of fascism in Italy and National Socialism in Germany, Rand wrote Anthem as a warning to all concerned with losing personal identity in an ever changing and rapidly developing world.

Mankind has entered another Dark Age. Individuality has been eliminated. People refer to themselves only by using "we" and "they". All live in collective homes and the mass is more important than the individual. However even in this far future, there is someone called Equality 7-2521 who stands against the norm. He wants to dig deeper into what he has been told and learnt but is it allowed? Will he get himself in danger? Has the future made some progress or will the problems remain the same? This dystopian novel by Ayn Rand discusses all those topics and holds the answers to all of your questions.

Découvrez le scénario du film Le Rebelle Howard Roark, jeune architecte idéaliste et individualiste, est renvoyé de son université pour cause de divergences avec la norme architecturale environnante. Sa carrière est sauvée in extremis quand il est embauché par Henry Cameron, architecte qui partage la même vision que lui. Mais quelques années plus tard, les attaques du journal « The Banner » font sombrer Cameron dans l'alcoolisme. Il avertit Roark que la même chose est susceptible de lui arriver s'il ne transige pas avec ses idéaux. Mais Roark est décidé à conserver son intégrité...