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Ayn Rand

(1905–1982) Writer And Philosopher Soviet Union

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Ayn Rand was a Writer and philosopher from the Soviet Union, best known for Atlas Shrugged.

Quick Facts About Ayn Rand

Born
February 2, 1905
Died
March 6, 1982
Nationality
Soviet Union
Profession
Writer And Philosopher
Notable works
Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, The Virtue of Selfishness, Anthem, We the Living
Known for
Objectivism
Spouse
Frank O'Connor

About Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand (1905–1982) was the pen name of Alice O'Connor, a Russian-American author and philosopher. Beyond her fiction, she is remembered for constructing an entire philosophical framework of her own, which she called Objectivism.

Her body of work includes Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, Anthem, We the Living, and The Virtue of Selfishness. Her writing earned a place in the Prometheus Award Hall of Fame. She was married to Frank O'Connor.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame

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