We

"We" is a groundbreaking dystopian novel by Russian author Yevgeny Zamyatin, written between 1920 and 1921 and first translated into English in 1924. Set in a totalitarian state known as One State, the story follows D-503, the chief engineer of a spaceship designed to conquer other planets, as he navigates a life of conformity and surveillance. Through D-503's journal entries, the narrative explores themes of individuality and societal control amidst a world defined by harmony and strict regulations. The novel’s influence is noted as a precursor to the works of George Orwell and Aldous Huxley.