We (Annotated)

Classic Dystopian Novel: We by Yevgeny Zamyatin, a groundbreaking work that inspired George Orwell’s 1984 and Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. Enhanced Edition: Includes: Detailed character list Comprehensive timeline Summary of the novel Analysis guide Author biography Glossary Setting: 26th-century AD in the totalitarian city of OneState, where individuality and emotions are suppressed. Plot: Mathematician D-503 begins to question the regime’s oppressive control and discovers his own sense of self. Historical Significance: Written between 1920 and 1921 The first dystopian novel, predating 1984 and Brave New World Banned in Russia for decades; now a powerful call for personal freedom Translation: Features Gregory Zilboorg’s acclaimed English translation from 1924. Ideal For: New listeners and fans of dystopian fiction, offering a profound and provocative look at the struggle for individuality.Public Domain (P)2025 C. S. Walton