We: Introduction by Will Self
Paperback Published on: 07/07/2016; Language: English, Russian (Original language of a translated text)
Price: £9.99
Synopsis
With an introduction by Will Self.
The citizens of the One State live in a condition of 'mathematically infallible happiness'. D-503 decides to keep a diary of his days working for the collective good in this clean, blue city state where nature, privacy and individual liberty have been eradicated. But over the course of his journal D-503 suddenly finds himself caught up in unthinkable and illegal activities - love and rebellion.
Banned on its publication in Russia in1921, We is the first modern dystopian novel and a satire on state control that has once again become chillingly relevant.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9780099511434
- Number of pages: 224
- Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 15 mm
- Weight: 166g
- Languages: English, Russian (Original language of a translated text)
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A Classic Sci-Fi Worth Reading
A very interesting read. We is a title that I came to with th understanding it had been an inspiration behind George Orwell's 1984, and having similarities... READ MORE
Poor quality edition
Be warned - this is a reprint which has a number of typographical errors. Some are obvious (e.g. "burn" is printed as "bum"), but many others may not be. T... READ MORE
Groundbreaking
One State is a perfect society. No freedom means perfect happiness, and Chief Engineer D-503 is a perfect citizen. That is, until he meets I-330, a beautif... READ MORE
A classic
Very pleasant read. Written in the 1920s however timeless.