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Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand (2 February 1905 – 6 March 1982) was a Russian-born American writer and public philosopher. Best-known works include Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, We the Living and Anthem. Honours include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame and Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 2 books by Ayn Rand, mostly philosophical, published by Random House, Bobbs Merrill, first published between 1943 and 1957. Our highest-rated is The Fountainhead (4.0/5).

Born 2 February 1905, Saint PetersburgFrom Russian Empire

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The Fountainhead1943 · ★ 4.0

GenresPhilosophical 2PublishersRandom House Bobbs Merrill

Awards & honours

1 recorded

Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame1983, 1987

Genre awards

Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame 1983, 1987

Books

2 books

Atlas Shrugged1957

The Fountainhead1943 · ★ 4.0

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Our pick is The Fountainhead, which we rated 4.0 out of 5.

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We have reviewed 2 books by Ayn Rand: Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead.

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