Anthem is a short novel written by Ayn Rand.  It takes place in the future when the world has entered a dark age.  Written in pre-war (1937) England, it talks about a period of time when the concept of individuality no longer exists and the word "I" has disappeared from the language.

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To participate in the Ayn Rand Institute "Anthem" Essay Contest, you need to read the book and write an essay between 600 and 1,200 words in length.

See their website for the current list of topics.

First Prize: $2,000
5 Second Prizes: $500
10 Third Prizes: $200
45 Finalists: $50
175 Semifinalists: $30

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