WE (Dystopian Classic)
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WE (Dystopian Classic)

By Yevgeny Zamyatin
Listen with 1,000+ voices
Length7h 10m

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In Yevgeny Zamyatin's groundbreaking novel, "WE," the reader is plunged into a dystopian society governed by the machinations of the One State, a totalitarian regime that prioritizes collective identity over individual existence. Written in a unique first-person narrative style, the protagonist D-503, a cog in the state's engineering machine, articulates his mechanized world through a perspective steeped in mathematical precision and logic. This innovative approach reflects Zamyatin's profound critique of conformity and surveillance, foreshadowing the grim realities of modern authoritarianism while also situating the work within the burgeoning dystopian genre of the early 20th century. Yevgeny Zamyatin, a prominent Russian writer and early advocate for the avant-garde movement, faced the ire of the Bolshevik regime due to his radical ideas about freedom and individuality, leading to his eventual exile. His experiences as a revolutionary and his deep engagement with the societal transformations of Russia profoundly shaped his narrative vision in "WE," enabling him to explore the tensions between human desires and oppressive systems. Zamyatin's rich background in engineering and literature uniquely positions him to dissect the implications of a society stripped of personal freedoms. "WE" is essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of dystopian literature and the philosophical debates surrounding personal freedom. Zamyatin's incisive exploration of individuality versus collectivism resonates powerfully in today's sociopolitical climate, making it a timeless text that challenges us to reflect on the implications of surrendering our freedoms in pursuit of order. Engaging and thought-provoking, this novel is an invitation to question our own societal structures and the cost of utopia.

Audiobook details

GenreDystopia, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2023
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1WE
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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