Essays on Ayn Rand's Anthem

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Questions and Answers

What philosophical viewpoint are many of the scholars who reviewed 'Anthem' associated with?

  • Existentialism
  • Critical Theory
  • The Ayn Rand Institute (correct)
  • Pragmatism

'Anthem' was written during a break from which of Ayn Rand's other works?

  • `Philosophy: Who Needs It`
  • `The Fountainhead` (correct)
  • `Atlas Shrugged`
  • `We the Living`

What aspect of 'Anthem' do scholars analyze concerning its publication history?

  • The reasons for its limited success in contemporary markets.
  • The impact of its foreign translations on global political thought.
  • The initial marketing strategies used to promote the novel.
  • The revisions made as Rand sought publication during America's 'Red Decade'. (correct)

In what two primary contexts do scholars examine Ayn Rand's 'Anthem'?

<p>Literary and philosophical (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct Library of Congress Classification for 'Essays on Ayn Rand's Anthem'?

<p>PS3535 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was 'Anthem' first published?

<p>1938 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ISSN of the journal containing the review of 'Essays on Ayn Rand's Anthem'?

<p>08873763 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of publication is the review of 'Essays on Ayn Rand's Anthem'?

<p>Book Review (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which publishing company released 'Essays on Ayn Rand's Anthem'?

<p>Lexington Books (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What database can be used to find the full text of the review?

<p>ProQuest Central (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Anthem

Ayn Rand's novel written in 1937, exploring themes of individualism and collectivism.

Essays on Ayn Rand's Anthem

The philosophical and literary study of Ayn Rand's "Anthem."

Main Theme

Individualism versus collectivism, as explored in "Anthem."

Ayn Rand's Revision

To get her novel published in what they call America's Red Decade, which was full of American sympathy for soviet ideals.

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Study Notes

  • "Essays on Ayn Rand's Anthem" is edited by Robert Mayhew.
  • The book was published by Lexington Books in 2005.
  • It consists of 337 pages and costs $28.95.
  • The book is a paperback.
  • The Library of Congress Classification is PS3535
  • This book contains reviews and analysis from literature and philosophy scholars.
  • Many of these scholars are associated with the Ayn Rand Institute and other organizations that promote her philosophy.
  • These scholars analyze the novel "Anthem," which Rand wrote in 1937 during a break from writing "The Fountainhead."
  • "Anthem" was initially published in England in 1938.
  • A revised version was released in the US in 1946.
  • The scholars trace Rand's revisions as she sought publication during what they term "America's Red Decade."
  • The book explores the response to "Anthem" and examines it as both a piece of literature and a philosophical work.
  • The review is from Reference and Research Book News, Portland.
  • Volume 20, Issue 3.
  • Published in August 2005.
  • Copyright Clearance Center is the publisher.
  • Book News, Inc. holds the copyright for the book review as of August 2005.
  • The book review is classified under Bibliographies, Library, and Information Sciences.
  • ISSN: 08873763
  • The source is a Trade Journal written in English.
  • The document type is a Book Review with ProQuest document ID: 199613045.
  • Last updated: 2013-07-02
  • The database providing the information is ProQuest Central.

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