Anthem (Version 5)

Anthem is a dystopian novella by Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938. Set in a future where individuality is suppressed and society has regressed into a Dark Age, the story follows Equality 7-2521, a young man who secretly conducts scientific research. When his rebellion is discovered, he escapes to the wilderness with his love interest, aiming to create a new society that embraces individualism. The novella explores themes of freedom, identity, and the dangers of collectivism.