We the Living
Interesting Facts
- «We the Living» is Ayn Rand's first novel, written after her emigration from Soviet Russia to the United States.
- The novel is based on Ayn Rand's personal experiences and observations of life in Soviet Russia after the October Revolution.
- Initially published in 1936, the book did not achieve great success in the U.S., but later gained popularity through reprints.
- «We the Living» was adapted into an Italian film in 1942, but due to political censorship, the film was banned and not shown until 1986.
- The novel explores themes of individualism and the struggle for personal freedom under a totalitarian regime, which became a hallmark of Ayn Rand's work.
Date of publication: 18 December 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Novel
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