We the Living is relevant because it is not about an ever-receding past, but about an ever-approaching future.
Kira Argounova Laughed: Humor and Joy in We the Living
Is there evidence of Ayn Rand's benevolent universe outlook in her first novel?
The Plight of Leo Kovalensky
How does Ayn Rand's first novel show that collectivism kills the best individuals?