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Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a Russian-born novelist and philosopher who emigrated to the United States at the age of 21. She worked for a few years in Hollywood editing and re-writing screenplays, then went on to write her own novels, including the two best-sellers The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. She later defined a revolutionary philosophy she called Objectivism, which upholds reason, individualism, egoism and laissez-faire capitalism. |
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In 1999, the United States Postal Service honored Ayn Rand with a commemorative stamp (right) as part of their American Literary Arts series. For more on Ayn Rand's life, her philosophy and the many successful efforts to spread her ideas in our culture, visit The Ayn Rand Institute, the center for the advancement of Objectivism. |
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| You can find her novels in most bookstores. If you've never read one of her novels, you may be in for an unforgettable experience. All her novels, as well as her non-fiction books on philosophy are available from a number of on-line sources, including the Ayn Rand Bookstore and amazon.com. You can also use the links below to order any of the four major works below by or about Ayn Rand. | |
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Atlas Shrugged is the sensational best-selling novel about the mysterious disappearance of the great minds of the world.
The Fountainhead |
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Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
is a systematic presentation of Ayn Rand's philosophy by Dr. Leonard Peikoff, Ayn Rand's associate and student for thirty years.
Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life
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