The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. CliffsNotes on Anthem is an excellent introduction to Ayn Rand's philosophy of human nature. The novella's theme and central conflict the individual versus the collective is an important element of her moral and political philosophy. This study guide will help you understand the story of Anthem which takes place in an unnamed Communist- or Facist-like dictatorship of the future. Meet the hero, Equality 7-2521, a brilliant young man who yearns to be a scientist but is held back by a government that fears his intelligence. Your grasp on this novella will be strong with these features that help you study: Character analyses of major players. A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters. Critical essays. A review section that tests your knowledge. A ResourceCenter full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites. Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides. AUTHOR: ANDREW BERNSTEIN holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Graduate School of the City University of New York. He teaches Philosophy at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York, and at the State University of New York at Purchase. Dr. Bernstein is a speaker for the Ayn Rand Institute and lectures on Ayn Rand's novels through-out the United state.
- ISBN:
- 9780764585579
- 9780764585579
- Category:
- Literary studies: fiction
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 12-06-2000
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions (mm):
- 208x134x0mm
- Weight:
- 0kg
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