WE (A Dystopia)
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WE (A Dystopia)

The Precursor to George Orwell's 1984 and Aldous Huxley's A Brave New World (The Original 1924 Edition)By Yevgeny Zamyatin
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Length7h 11m

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In his groundbreaking novel WE, Yevgeny Zamyatin crafts a harrowing portrayal of a dystopian future defined by extreme collectivism and state control. Set in the One State, where citizens are identified by numbers rather than names, Zamyatin employs a unique narrative style that blends lyrical prose with mathematical precision, reflecting the mechanized society he critiques. The story follows D-503, a mathematician, whose growing emotional rebellion against the regimented order reveals the conflict between individual desire and societal conformity, echoing the anxieties of the early 20th century in Tsarist Russia and the rise of totalitarian regimes. Yevgeny Zamyatin, often considered a precursor to later dystopian writers like George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, was deeply influenced by his experiences with the Russian Revolution and his rejection of totalitarianism. A founder of the Russian Futurism movement, Zamyatin's disillusionment with the Communist state fueled his exploration of themes like individuality, freedom, and the human spirit in WE. His innovative narrative technique not only critiques the loss of personal identity in a conformist society but also celebrates the resilience of human emotion. This seminal work is essential reading for anyone interested in the fight for individuality against oppressive systems. Zamyatin'Äôs foresight into the dangers of utopian ideals resonates powerfully in contemporary discussions about surveillance, autonomy, and the human condition. WE remains not just a chilling tale, but a warning that transcends its historical context, making it vital for both literary enthusiasts and those grappling with modern political realities.

Audiobook details

GenreDystopia, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1WE (A Dystopia)
23Record Twenty
2Foreword
24Record Twenty-one
3Thirty-five Years Later
25Record Twenty-two
4Record One
26Record Twenty-three
5Record Two
27Record Twenty-four
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6Record Three
28Record Twenty-five
7Record Four
29Record Twenty-six
8Record Five
30Record Twenty-seven
9Record Six
31Record Twenty-eight
10Record Seven
32Record Twenty-nine
11Record Eight
33Record Thirty
12Record Nine
34Record Thirty-one
13Record Ten
35Record Thirty-two
14Record Eleven
36Record Thirty-three
15Record Twelve
37Record Thirty-four
16Record Thirteen
38Record Thirty-five
17Record Fourteen
39Record Thirty-six
18Record Fifteen
40Record Thirty-seven
19Record Sixteen
41Record Thirty-eight
20Record Seventeen
42Record Thirty-nine
21Record Eighteen
43Record Forty
22Record Nineteen

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