Anthem

"Anthem" is a dystopian novella by Ayn Rand, set in a future Dark Age where individuality is suppressed and technology is rigorously controlled. The story follows a young man named Equality 7-2521, who secretly engages in scientific exploration and ultimately rebels against societal norms. After his activities are uncovered, he escapes into the wilderness with the girl he loves, aspiring to create a new society rooted in the principles of individualism.