We by Evgenii Ivanovich Zamiatin
"We" by Evgenii Ivanovich Zamiatin is a dystopian novel written in the early 20th century. The story is narrated by D-503, a mathematician and builder of the spaceship Integral, as he documents life in a highly controlled society called the United State. Set in a future where individuality is suppressed in favor of conformity, the narrative explores themes of freedom, creativity, and the struggle against a mechanized existence. As D-503 navigates his
regulated world, he begins to question the values of his society, particularly when he encounters the enigmatic I-330. The opening of "We" introduces D-503 as he starts his records, initially expressing pride in the rigid structure of his life within the United State. He describes the completion of the Integral, a project aimed at spreading their way of living to other planets, showcasing the state's belief in enforcing happiness through order. Through his reflections, we see a blend of awe for the mechanical perfection around him and hints of unrest as he encounters personal emotions that challenge his mathematical worldview. A significant moment occurs when he meets I-330, who sparks conflicting feelings and ideas within him, hinting at the awakening of his suppressed individuality. The tension between D-503's desire for order and the chaotic allure of freedom sets the stage for his internal conflict throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Zamiatin, Evgenii Ivanovich, 1884-1937 |
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| Translator | Zilboorg, Gregory, 1890-1959 |
| Title | We |
| Note | Translation of: Мы. |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_(novel) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Andrew Sly, Mary Glenn Krause, University of Michigan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Dystopias -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Totalitarianism -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61963 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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