3 books to know Totalitarian Dystopias

In this issue, you will find three fundamental texts that have shaped dystopian political fiction: "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin, "Nineteen Eighty-Four" by George Orwell and "Anthem" by Ayn Rand.

Each work offers a unique perspective on the dangers of totalitarianism and the struggle for freedom. Zamyatin presents a society where individuality is suppressed by the state, Orwell describes a regime of constant surveillance and manipulation of the truth, while Rand defends individualism in a future where extreme collectivity nullifies personal identity.

In times of disinformation and fake news, these narratives remind us of the risks of controlling information and manipulating the truth. This book is indispensable for students, lovers of literature and anyone interested in understanding the mechanisms of social control and the importance of protecting democratic values.

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George Orwell (born Eric Arthur Blair, 25 June 1903 21 January 1950) was an English essayist, journalist and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, biting social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialisYevgeny Zamyatin (20 January / 1 February, 1884 10 March 1937), sometimes anglicized as Eugene Zamyatin, was a Russian author of science fiction, philosophy, literary criticism, and political satire.Ayn Rand (born Alisa Zinovyevna Rosenbaum February 2,1905 March 6, 1982) is known for her fiction and for developing a philosophical system she named Objectivism. Born and educated in Russia, she moved to the United States in 1926.