We the Living - Set in post-revolutionary Russia, this first novel follows a young woman's struggle for personal freedom under Soviet rule.

Anthem - A dystopian novella depicting a world where individualism has been eliminated and the word "I" is forbidden.

The Fountainhead - Chronicles the life of an innovative architect who refuses to compromise his artistic and personal vision.

Atlas Shrugged - A complex narrative about a society in crisis when leading industrialists begin disappearing in protest against increasing government control.

Ideal - Originally written as a novel then adapted to a play, follows an actress who visits her biggest fans to test their devotion to their ideals.

For the New Intellectual - A collection of philosophical excerpts from Rand's novels and new essays introducing her philosophy.

The Virtue of Selfishness - A series of essays explaining Rand's ethical philosophy and concept of rational self-interest.

Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal - Essays defending laissez-faire capitalism as the optimal social system.

Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology - Technical philosophical work explaining Rand's theory of concepts and knowledge.

The Romantic Manifesto - Essays on Rand's theory of art and aesthetic appreciation.

The New Left: The Anti-Industrial Revolution - Critical analysis of various cultural and political trends of the 1960s and 1970s.

Philosophy: Who Needs It - Collection of essays arguing for the practical importance of philosophy in everyday life.

The Art of Fiction - Transcripts from Rand's lectures on writing techniques and the nature of fiction.

Journals of Ayn Rand - Personal writings and notes spanning from her early years to her final decades.

Letters of Ayn Rand - Collection of personal and professional correspondence throughout her career.

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