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.
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.
Ayn Rand
Atlas Shrugged was created on 1957-10-10.
Atlas Shrugged was written by Ayn Rand.
Part 1 of Atlas Shrugged is titled "Non-Contradiction."
"Atlas Shrugged" was published by Ayn Rand in 1957.
Atlas Shrugged: Part II was released on October 12, 2012.
645,000 (estimate by the publisher and by The NY Times)[25]and by the author herself quoting printer's word count[26]
Willy Loman is no part of "Atlas Shrugged". He is the main character in "Death of a Salesman", by Arthur Miller.
Dagny Taggart.
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.
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
Hank Rearden's wife.