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Anthem (version 3)

Anthem (version 3)

Written by: Ayn Rand
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Dive into the gripping world of Anthem, a novella by Ayn Rand, first published in England in 1938. Set in a dystopian future where humanity has plunged into a dark age marked by irrationality, collectivism, and the suppression of individuality, this powerful narrative explores a society where even the use of the word I is punishable by death. Originally conceived as a play by Rand during her teenage years in Soviet Russia, Anthem ultimately embodies her core philosophical principles—reason, values, volition, and individualism. Experience a bold proclamation of self and freedom through this thought-provoking tale. (Summary by Wikipedia and the Reader)Copyright International Ambient Sounds Philosophy Science Fiction Social Sciences
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  • 012 - Part 12
    Jan 17 2026
    Dive into the gripping world of Anthem, a novella by Ayn Rand, first published in England in 1938. Set in a dystopian future where humanity has plunged into a dark age marked by irrationality, collectivism, and the suppression of individuality, this powerful narrative explores a society where even the use of the word I is punishable by death. Originally conceived as a play by Rand during her teenage years in Soviet Russia, Anthem ultimately embodies her core philosophical principles—reason, values, volition, and individualism. Experience a bold proclamation of self and freedom through this thought-provoking tale. (Summary by Wikipedia and the Reader)
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    12 mins
  • 011 - Part 11
    Jan 17 2026
    Dive into the gripping world of Anthem, a novella by Ayn Rand, first published in England in 1938. Set in a dystopian future where humanity has plunged into a dark age marked by irrationality, collectivism, and the suppression of individuality, this powerful narrative explores a society where even the use of the word I is punishable by death. Originally conceived as a play by Rand during her teenage years in Soviet Russia, Anthem ultimately embodies her core philosophical principles—reason, values, volition, and individualism. Experience a bold proclamation of self and freedom through this thought-provoking tale. (Summary by Wikipedia and the Reader)
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    7 mins
  • 010 - Part 10
    Jan 17 2026
    Dive into the gripping world of Anthem, a novella by Ayn Rand, first published in England in 1938. Set in a dystopian future where humanity has plunged into a dark age marked by irrationality, collectivism, and the suppression of individuality, this powerful narrative explores a society where even the use of the word I is punishable by death. Originally conceived as a play by Rand during her teenage years in Soviet Russia, Anthem ultimately embodies her core philosophical principles—reason, values, volition, and individualism. Experience a bold proclamation of self and freedom through this thought-provoking tale. (Summary by Wikipedia and the Reader)
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    9 mins
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