Atlas Shrugged, first published in 1957, is a novel written by Ayn Rand that combines elements of science fiction, political commentary, and philosophical argument. Set in a near-future United States experiencing economic decline and social decay, the book presents a fictional scenario in which society’s most productive individuals begin to disappear. The story weaves through the lives of industrialists, scientists, and thinkers who choose to withdraw their talents in response to increasing government control and societal demands for self-sacrifice.
