Anthem (version 2)


Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg

(4.6 stars; 219 reviews)

Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in England. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age characterized by irrationality, collectivism, and socialistic thinking and economics. Technological advancement is now carefully planned (when it is allowed to occur at all) and the concept of individuality has been eliminated (for example, the use of the word "I" is punishable by death). (Summary by Wikipedia) (1 hr 51 min)

Chapters

01 - Chapter 1 27:51 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
02 - Chapter 2 17:59 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
03 - Chapter 3 4:08 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
04 - Chapter4 3:31 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
05 - Chapter 5 4:33 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
06 - Chapter 6 6:13 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
07 - Chapter 7 11:44 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
08 - Chapter 8 4:33 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
09 - Chapter 9 7:45 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
10 - Chapter 10 7:31 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
11 - Chapter 11 5:29 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg
12 - Chapter 12 10:03 Read by Caden Vaughn Clegg

Reviews

Never forget the power of I


(5 stars)

Great book on rediscovering the power of the individual. An anti-socialism and anti-communism masterpiece that shows the fallacy of thinking you have no power other than that the establishment gives you. great work ahead of its time. in the vein of 1984 and A Brave New World

Riveting & Relevant story ...Excellent reader


(5 stars)

This was my first time "reading" Ayn Rand, and it was very enjoyable. I have a weakness for dystopian literature, however this was easily among the best stories of that type. The story itself is entertaining and quite relevant to today's world. The reader was flawless and I love the gravity of his voice, it worked perfect for this novella. This is now among my favorite books, thanks Librivox!

Insightful


(5 stars)

firstly, great job to the narrator, very pleasant to listen. This book should be thought in schools. An early insight into Ayn Rand philosophy, Objectivism. Having seen the horrors of the Soviet Union early in the century, she brings us to a dystopian future much like 1984 but much more concise and focused on the dangers of collectivist ideologies and how they INEVITABLY lead to our enslavement.

Well done


(5 stars)

Read clearly, read at an appropriate pace (not slow enough to be boring, as many readers are), read with sufficiently different voices for different characters. Thank you, I enjoyed it.

Great!


(5 stars)

Narrator did a great job. Great enunciation and emphasis. It's a clean and crisp recording. I didn't notice any static or background noise. I enjoyed the audiobook very much.

Excellent reading


(5 stars)

A very good reading - clear and pleasant of voice and not lacking in the conviction demanded by Rand's song to the self. Thank you.


(4.5 stars)

A well-written, well-read anti-socialism dystopia. Relatively short, good for a two-hour trip.

Not worth hearing again


(2.5 stars)

5 stars for the reader. 3 stars for the plot. 1 star for the philosophy and especially the conclusion.