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Atlas Shrugged is a 1957 novel by Russian-American writer and philosopher Ayn Rand. Set in a dystopian United States, it follows industrialist Dagny Taggart and other productive figures as society is disrupted by the disappearance of influential inventors, entrepreneurs, and executives. The novel presents Rand's philosophy of Objectivism through its treatment of individual rights, rational self-interest, capitalism, and opposition to collectivism.
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When was Atlas Shrugged published, and who wrote it?
Atlas Shrugged was published in 1957 by Russian-American writer and philosopher Ayn Rand. It is a philosophical novel set in a dystopian United States.
Who is Dagny Taggart in Atlas Shrugged?
Dagny Taggart is an industrialist who works to keep Taggart Transcontinental operating as influential producers disappear. Her investigation drives much of the novel's plot.
What does the mystery of John Galt mean in Atlas Shrugged?
John Galt is the name attached to the novel's central mystery about disappearing inventors, entrepreneurs, and other productive figures. The question surrounding him connects the plot to the book's conflict over individual achievement and social control.
What is Rearden Metal in Atlas Shrugged?
Rearden Metal is a fictional industrial material developed by Hank Rearden. It represents technological innovation while also becoming part of the novel's conflict over productive work, regulation, and political power.
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