Yevgeny Zamyatin

Yevgeny Zamyatin was a Russian writer known for his novel "We," which is a foundational work of dystopian literature. Written in the early 1920s, it portrays a future society governed by rigid conformity and surveillance, illustrating the dangers of extreme collectivism and the loss of individuality. While utopianism seeks to create perfect societies, Zamyatin's work critiques such ideals by revealing their potential to devolve into oppressive systems. His exploration of freedom versus control has influenced both dystopian literature and discussions about the balance between personal liberty and societal order.