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Dagny Taggart faces a world where the destruction of capitalism threatens the livelihood of her train company. She faces off against her own brother who believes that man has no mind and that there is only the public interest to consider. She becomes well acquainted with Hank Rearden, a steel manufacturer who also is attacked by his family because of his economic and personal beliefs. Throughout the story the question "Who is John Galt?" hangs, foreshadowing the brilliant man who promised to stop the motor of the world.
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Ayn Rand is the author of "Atlas Shrugged." It is a novel that explores themes of individualism, capitalism, and the role of government in society.
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∙ 10y agoAyn Rand spent 11 years writing Atlas Shrugged, from 1946 till 1957, when it was finally published.
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∙ 11y agoThe author of the book Atlas Shrugged is Ayn Rand.
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Atlas shrugged author?
Ayn Rand
When was Atlas Shrugged created?
Atlas Shrugged was created on 1957-10-10.
Who wrote 'Anthem' and 'Atlas Shrugged'?
Atlas Shrugged was written by Ayn Rand.
What is the name of the first part of atlas shrugged?
Part 1 of Atlas Shrugged is titled "Non-Contradiction."
Atlas Shrugged was published by whom?
"Atlas Shrugged" was published by Ayn Rand in 1957.
What is the release date of Atlas Shrugged Part 2?
Atlas Shrugged: Part II was released on October 12, 2012.
How many words in atlas shrugged?
645,000 (estimate by the publisher and by The NY Times)[25]and by the author herself quoting printer's word count[26]
Who is Willy Loman in Atlas Shrugged?
Willy Loman is no part of "Atlas Shrugged". He is the main character in "Death of a Salesman", by Arthur Miller.
Who is the heroine in atlas shrugged?
Dagny Taggart.
Is Anthem a prequel to Atlas Shrugged?
No, Anthem is a standalone work by Ayn Rand, while Atlas Shrugged is a separate novel by the same author. Anthem explores themes of individualism and collectivism in a dystopian society, while Atlas Shrugged delves into the consequences of government intervention and the importance of individual achievement in a crumbling society.
Who is lilian in atlas shrugged?
Hank Rearden's wife.
Name of a book?
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
