13. We by Yevgeny Zamyatin
We is a pioneering dystopian novel by Yevgeny Zamyatin, written in 1920-1921. Set in a totalitarian state known as the One State, the story is narrated by D-503, a mathematician who begins to question the rigid conformity of his society after experiencing love. The novel critiques collectivism and the suppression of individuality, themes that resonate in discussions of ideology and extremism. Its influence is evident in later works like Orwell’s “1984” and Huxley’s “Brave New World.”
