US (Russian-born) author and philosopher
immigrated to US 1926 (naturalized US citizen 1931)
advocate of capitalism, individualism, and enlightened self-interest
wrote play "The Night of January 16th" 1935, novels "We the Living" 1936, "The Fountainhead" 1943, "Atlas Shrugged" 1957, novelette "Anthem" 1938
leader of Objectivist school
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