Atlas Shrugged: Manifesto of the Mind

Twayne's Masterwork Studies #174

by Mimi Reisel Gladstein

Author and Rand scholar, Mimi Gladstein, brings the novel sharply into focus in this "Twayne Masterworks" volume. She explores Rand's personal history and the development of her unique philosophy, and takes a look at the critical reception of "Atlas Shrugged" and the overall importance of the work. The second half of the study contains an in-depth summary of the plot and a breakdown of how it fits into several different genres (science fiction, mystery story, Arthurian romance), a detailed reading of every character, and a survey of many of Rand's major and minor themes in the book.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published June 8, 2000

Reviews

[Fred Kohn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short but solid commentary. Gladstein is sympathetic to Rand, but gives an even handed evaluation of her work. Very refreshing after reading some of the Rand worshipers' and Rand haters' commentaries.