Atlas Shrugged

Set in a dystopian United States, the novel explores a world where society's most productive citizens refuse to be exploited by increasing taxation and government control. The story follows Dagny Taggart, a railroad executive, and Hank Rearden, a steel magnate, as they struggle to keep their businesses alive amidst a collapsing economy. As they search for answers, they encounter the mysterious John Galt, who is leading a strike of the mind against the oppressive state. The book delves into themes of individualism, capitalism, and the role of government, presenting Rand's philosophy of Objectivism.

Published 1957

Binding of book is slightly loose. Some foxing and creases on front and back covers. Some foxing and fading on spine. Moderate tanning and some foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Moderate foxing on insides of covers with name and date written in pen, writings in pencil. Some foxing on some pages. Clean of annotations across pages. Some tanning around margins of pages.

Condition: Well Read