We

Author: [Russian] Zamyatin, translated by Fan Guoen
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: We is a dystopian work. "In 120 days, the 'Integral' will be completed. The great historical moment of the 'Integral's launch is imminent. A thousand years ago, your heroic ancestors conquered the world and brought it under the rule of the United State. A more glorious feat awaits you: you will pilot the glass-made jet-powered electric spaceship 'Integral' to achieve the unification of the universe, to find the integral of this infinite equation. You must force the unknown creatures living on other planets to submit, to put them under the of rationality that benefits them—most likely, they are still in the free state of the primitive era. We will send them the happiness calculated precisely by mathematical methods. If they do not understand it, we have the responsibility to force them to accept this happiness. However, before using weapons, we will try the power of language. "In the name of the Benefactor, we hereby announce to all citizens of the United State: "All who believe they are capable should write essays, poems, manifestos, odes, or other texts praising the grandeur and magnificence of the United State." "This will be the first cargo sent by the 'Integral.'" "Long live the United State! Long live the citizens! Long live the Benefactor!"