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Set in a futuristic, highly controlled society, the narrative explores themes of individuality versus collectivism through the eyes of D-503, a mathematician and the chief engineer of the One State. As he begins to question the rigid structure of his world, his encounters with a rebellious woman, I-330, ignite a struggle between conformity and freedom. This early dystopian work critiques totalitarianism and reflects Zamyatin's insights into human nature and societal constraints, making it a significant precursor to later dystopian literature.
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- Title
- We
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jewgeni Iwanowitsch Samjatin
- Publisher
- General Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 258
- ISBN13
- 9789354992650
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Sci-Fi, Classics, Gifts for men, Russia, Adapted for Film, Dystopia, Russian Literature, Satire, Freedom, Utopia, Dictatorship, Totalitarianism, Humorous Sci-Fi, Totalitarian State, Fictional Diaries
- First published
- 1920
- Original title
- Мы (My)
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a futuristic, highly controlled society, the narrative explores themes of individuality versus collectivism through the eyes of D-503, a mathematician and the chief engineer of the One State. As he begins to question the rigid structure of his world, his encounters with a rebellious woman, I-330, ignite a struggle between conformity and freedom. This early dystopian work critiques totalitarianism and reflects Zamyatin's insights into human nature and societal constraints, making it a significant precursor to later dystopian literature.