Anthem (version 2)

Anthem is a fictional story by Ayn Rand that takes place in a future where society has regressed into a dark age of irrationality, collectivism, and socialism. The novella explores a world where individuality is non-existent, and even the use of the word "I" is punishable by death. Technological advances are carefully planned and controlled, and personal freedom is a thing of the past. The story offers a warning about the dangers of sacrificing individualism for the supposed benefit of collectivism and paints a bleak picture of what the future could hold if society continues down this path. Published in 1938, this dystopian novella is an important work of literature that continues to be relevant today.