Anthem Resources

Read the full text of the story, with some very helpful notes.

A major resource for learning more about Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. Lots of links, articles, and info.

The website of the ARI, an organization devoted to promoting Objectivism. Lots of resources, including lectures, videos, essays, as well as an essay contest.

A collection of reminiscences from personal friends of Ayn Rand. See what the controversial author was actually like personally.

A great resource for biographical information and info on Rand's ideas.

This is the first part of Ayn Rand's famous 1959 interview for CBS, with lots of great questions. Links to the other parts are available from this page.

See a half-hour long interview from 1961, centering on Rand's idea of the role of the intellectual.

This is the first part of Ayn Rand's interview with Phil Donahue, which she gave after her husband died. Links to the other parts are available from this page.

See a live performance of the sci-fi rock opera based on Anthem. (This is part 1; links to the other parts are available from this page).

Hear Ayn Rand lecture on her system of ethics.

Hear Ayn Rand lecture on her idea of philosophy and its importance.

If you liked the audio lectures above, there are a whole lot more available here.

A famous photo of Ayn Rand.

A photo of Ayn Rand at work.