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
ISBN
9780451191144

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How many pages is Atlas Shrugged?

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand has 1096 pages.

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