About “Atlas Shrugged”
Atlas Shrugged is a 1957 novel by Ayn Rand, her longest and final novel published during her lifetime. Rand called it her magnum opus in fiction and described its theme as "the role of man's mind in existence." The book blends elements of science fiction, mystery, and romance. It explores philosophical themes later developed into Objectivism, such as reason, individualism, and capitalism, while criticizing altruism and government control. It contains Rand's most detailed presentation of her philosophical ideas within a work of fiction. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1957
- Latest edition
- 1957 · ISBN 9780451191144