the fourth and final one published during her lifetime, and the one she considered her magnum opus in the realm of fiction writing.She described the theme of Atlas Shrugged as "the role of man's mind in existence" and it includes elements of science fiction, mystery, and romance. The book explores a number of philosophical themes from which Rand would subsequently develop Objectivism, including reason, property rights, individualism, libertarianism, and capitalism and depicts what Rand saw as the failures of governmental coercion. Of Rand's works of fiction, it contains her most extensive statement of her philosophical system. 8vo. thick 8vo 1138 pps her magnus opus, Original green cloth near fine in a very good dsut jacket by George Salter. Note the price of 10.95 indicates this is a issue from the 1965 circa. the original 1957 price was 6.95. dust jacket is under mylar brodart, there are three lovely Ayn Rand portrait stamps affixed in the verso of the title page, adding to the mystique of this copy still collectible.

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Title: Atlas Shrugged
Publisher: Random House, New York
Publication Date: 1964
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: George Salter dust jacket
Edition: 5th or later Edition
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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