Depicting the daily struggle of the individual against a tyrannical dictatorship, We the Living shows the terrible impact of a revolution on three people who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their happiness. Kira, determined to maintain her independence and courageous in the face of starvation and poverty; Leo, upper class and paralysed by state repression; and Andrei, an idealistic communist and officer in the secret police who nonetheless wants to help his friends.

About the Author
Ayn Rand (1905-1982) published her first novel, We the Living, in 1936. With the publication of The Fountainhead in 1943, she achieved spectacular and enduring success. Through her novels and nonfiction writings, which express her unique philosophy, Objectivism, Rand maintains a lasting influence on popular thought.


Book Information
ISBN 9780141193885
Author Ayn Rand
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 319g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 130mm * 20mm