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The masterpieces of individualism
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Where did Ayn Rand work for six months without pay to research 'The Fountainhead'?
Which real-world American architect is often compared to Howard Roark, despite Rand's denials?
schopenhauer Sort Ayn Rand's famous quotes to discover her unique philosophy on the individual ego.
schopenhauer Rand's 1957 magnum opus, 'Atlas Shrugged', depicts a dystopian America where the nation's most creative minds go on strike.
What is the profession of Howard Roark, the protagonist of Ayn Rand's novel 'The Fountainhead'?
What is the famous three-word question that opens Ayn Rand's novel 'Atlas Shrugged'?
schopenhauer The Masterpieces of Individualism
Two years to write a single speech (yeah, one speech!) / Telling the world to trust their mind (trust their mind!)
schopenhauer Rand based her architectural and industrial details on real-life figures, including Frank Lloyd Wright and railroad pioneers.
How long did it take Ayn Rand to write John Galt's famous radio speech in 'Atlas Shrugged'?
How many publishers rejected 'The Fountainhead' before it was finally accepted for publication?
Fountainhead rejection: The Fountainhead was rejected by twelve publishers, one of whom famously wrote that the book was 'too intellectual' and would never sell.
Who is the female protagonist and railroad executive in Ayn Rand's novel 'Atlas Shrugged'?
A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control. Ayn Rand championed this concept in her 1943 novel about the uncompromising architect Howard Roark.