In this novel she dramatizes her unique philosophy through an intellectual mystery story that integrates ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, politics, economics, and sex. Published in 1957, Atlas Shrugged was Ayn Rand's greatest achievement and last work of fiction.

Also, includes a new introduction by Leonard Piekoff, and, a reader's guide to Rand's writings and Objectivist philosophy. Interestingly, and somewhat questionably, image of Atlas sculpture at the Rockefeller center used for cover. A clean very presentable copy that feels unopened/unread. The novel ends with the strikers planning to build a new capitalist society based on Galt's philosophy of reason and individualism. Dagny and Hank discover that a mysterious figure called John Galt is persuading other business leaders to abandon their companies and disappear as a strike of productive individuals against the looters. Railroad executive Dagny Taggart and her lover, steel magnate Hank Rearden, struggle against 'looters' who want to exploit their productivity.

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