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In "We the Living," Kira Argounova pursues her ambition to become an engineer during the Soviet annexation of Russia. Constrained by the lack of personal and political freedom, she navigates a complex love triangle involving Comrade Taganov and the enigmatic Leo. Through Kira’s experiences, the novel offers a philosophical critique of collectivist ideology and its impact on individual creators.
First publish date: 1936
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Ayn Rand
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