We the Living
by Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff
We the Living by Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 21K reader ratings. First published in 1936. The book spans 464 pages.
About We the Living
Ayn Rand's first published novel, a timeless story that explores the struggles of the individual against the state in Soviet Russia.First published in 1936, We the Living portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on three human beings who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their own happiness. It tells of a young woman’s passionate love, held like a fortress against the corrupting evil of a totalitarian state.We the Living is not a story of politics, but of the men and women who have to struggle for existence behind the Red banners and slogans. It is a picture of what those slogans do to human beings. What happens to the defiant ones? What happens to those who succumb? Against a vivid panorama of political revolution and personal revolt, Ayn Rand shows what the theory of socialism means in practice.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff |
| Published | 1936 |
| Pages | 464 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Philosophy, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,994 |
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What genre is We the Living?
We the Living is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Philosophy, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is We the Living worth reading?
Based on 21K reader ratings, We the Living has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is We the Living?
We the Living has 464 pages.
Who wrote We the Living?
We the Living was written by Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff. It was first published in 1936.
What is the ISBN for We the Living?
The ISBN-13 for We the Living is 9780451187840.0.
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