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And now imagine how everyone tears this amazing feat to shreds because they don't understand that the story, slight as it is, is merely a vehicle for the philosophy of Objectivism, then only vaguely understood by Ayn Rand herself.

Now, read it again and gasp at wonder at the brilliance of this writer, her youth when she tackled such an amazing feat, akin to a teenager sailing around the world solo. See if you could do it or if you'd even get out of port.

Most of all, imagine you'll ever forget "Anthem" after reading it. You won't, and isn't that the greatest achievement a storyteller can hope to accomplish?]]>