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We the Living

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Penguin, May 5, 2009 - Fiction - 464 pages
A philosophical novel from Russian-born Ayn Rand, who was known for her belief in the concept of "enlightened self-interest." It portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on three human beings who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their own happiness.
  

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The writing style was fluid, yet somehow jerky. - Goodreads
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First published in 1936, the novel 'We the Living' by Ayn Rand is, as stated in the preface, 'the closest she would ever come to writing an autobiography'. The novel follows three years in the life of ... Read full review

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Ayn Rand is/was an interesting, intelligent woman. This is her first novel. If you're reading it simply for the novel then skip the introduction. If on the other hand you are interested in Ms. Rand's ... Read full review

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Contents

Title Page Copyright Page Introduction
Foreword
PART
I
II
III
IV
V
XVI
XVII
PART
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Afterword
Copyright

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AYN RAND is the author of "Anthem, The Fountainhead, " and "Atlas Shrugged", and numerous non-fiction essays on philosophy, ethics, politics, art, and literature. Her philosophy, Objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience of adherents and admirers. She died in March 1982.

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