Description

In the tumultuous landscape of Soviet Russia, three individuals grapple with the crushing weight of a totalitarian state, each fiercely demanding the right to forge their own destiny. This powerful narrative delves into the personal cost of revolution, exploring the profound impact of political ideology on the human spirit. At its heart, it is the story of a young woman's unyielding love and her desperate struggle to preserve her identity against the pervasive corruption of a system that seeks to control every aspect of life. Ayn Rand masterfully illustrates the stark realities of socialism in practice, revealing the fate of those who defy and those who yield to its oppressive grip.

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paperback

Penguin

Published Jan 1, 1995

464 pages

ISBN: 9780451187840

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Details

First Published

1936

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for We the Living by Ayn Rand.

Violence
War/Trauma