We (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
Hardcover
Science FictionClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781998621989
Publisher: Revive Classics
Published: Nov 26 2024
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
We is a groundbreaking dystopian novel set in the One State, a future society where citizens live in glass buildings under constant surveillance and follow a life governed by logic and precision. D-503, an engineer loyal to the state, begins to question his beliefs after meeting the subversive I-330, sparking inner conflict between his loyalty to the state and his yearning for freedom. Through D-503's journey, the novel explores themes of individuality, control, and the human spirit against an oppressive, logic-driven society.
We by Yevgeny Zamyatin holds a significant place in literary history as one of the earliest dystopian novels, influencing later classics like 1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Written in 1920, We was the first novel banned by the Soviet censorship board, illustrating Zamyatin's bold critique of totalitarianism and the dangers of an overly controlled society. Its portrayal of an oppressive regime, constant surveillance, and the suppression of individuality provides a powerful cautionary tale that resonated with readers and writers under repressive regimes throughout the 20th century, establishing We as a foundational work in the dystopian genre.
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