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Atlas Shrugged

By Ayn Rand
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Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is a dramatic exploration of a dystopian future where society's most productive individuals abandon their pursuits under a government that stifles innovation. The story focuses on a determined young woman and a mysterious man whose philosophies challenge societal norms, ultimately questioning the morality of altruism and the role of individual achievement in progress. This novel brilliantly intertwines elements of mystery, romance, and philosophy, creating an engaging narrative that questions the limits of personal freedom and the price of conformity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that delve into philosophical themes, particularly exploring the role of individualism versus collectivism in society. This gripping narrative is set in a dystopian United States and offers a blend of mystery, romance, and government conspiracies, making it a thrilling read for those who like a mix of deep thinking and captivating storytelling.

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Atlas Shrugged

The decisions of a few industrial leaders shake the roots of capitalism and reawaken man's awareness of himself as a heroic being, in a special centennial edition of the seminal novel, first published in 1957. Reissue.

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Who is John Galt? When he says that he will stop the motor of the world, is he a destroyer or a liberator? Why does he have to fight his battles not against his enemies but against those who need him most? Why does he fight his hardest battle against the woman he loves?

You will know the answer to these questions when you discover the reason behind the baffling events that play havoc with the lives of the amazing men and women in this book. You will discover why a productive genius becomes a worthless playboy... why a great steel industrialist is working for his own destruction... why a composer gives up his career on the night of his triumph... why a beautiful woman who runs a transcontinental railroad falls in love with the man she has sworn to kill.

Atlas Shrugged, a modern classic and Rand's most extensive statement of Objectivism—her groundbreaking philosophy—offers the reader the spectacle of human greatness, depicted with all the poetry and power of one of the twentieth century's leading artists.

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Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is praised for its powerful writing, as well as its subtle and ingenious narrative style. The novel is celebrated for its brilliant, beautiful, and sometimes bitter prose, showcasing Rand's exceptional literary ability.

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ISBN: 9780452286368

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 December 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: New American Library

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 157.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 1192

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About the Author

Born February 2, 1905, Ayn Rand published her first novel, We the Living, in 1936. Anthem followed in 1938. It was with the publication of The Fountainhead (1943) and Atlas Shrugged (1957) that she achieved her spectacular success. Rand’s unique philosophy, Objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, The Virtues of Selfishness, and Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. They are all available in Signet editions, as is the magnificent statement of her artistic credo, The Romantic Manifesto.

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