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Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand (1905–1982) was a Russian playwright, philosopher and novelist.

Also recorded as Alice O'Connor; Alisa Zinovyevna Rosenbaum.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Алиса Зиновьевна Розенбаум.

Also worked under the name Ayn Rand.

Born at Saint Petersburg in 1905, died at Manhattan in 1982.

In detail

Ayn Rand studied at Saint Petersburg State University. the recorded working language is Russian and English.

The field of work recorded is objectivism, writing and essay. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are objectivism and dystopian fiction. Aristotle, Ludwig von Mises and Carl Menger are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with Saint Petersburg State University. Membership is recorded of American Writers Association and Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals.

Works named in the authority record are Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, We the Living, Anthem and The Virtue of Selfishness.

Distinctions recorded are Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ayn Rand”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q132524: Ayn Rand

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