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“But I still wonder how it was possible, in those graceless years of transition, long ago, that men did not see whither they were going, and went on, in blindness and cowardice, to their fate. I wonder, for it is hard for me to conceive how men who knew the word "I," could give it up and not know what they lost. But such has been the story, for I have lived in the City of the damned, and I know what horror men permitted to be brought upon them.”

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Book:Study Guide: Anthem (Study Gudie and Book)
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Study Guide: Anthem (Study Gudie and Book)

This study guide provides in-depth analysis of the themes, characters, and philosophy presented in Anthem. It includes discussion questions to encourage critical thinking and comprehension, as well as additional resources for further exploration of the novel's content and context. more

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Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand

American novelist and philosopher, known for her novels and philosophical ideas. Her works emphasize individualism, free markets, and rationalism, and have had a profound impact on politics and philosophy in the late 20th century. more

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