Selections from "The Literary Art of Ayn Rand"

As a radical exponent of capitalism and logic, Rand has been the subject of a variety of studies, but what of Ayn Rand, the writer? What gives her fiction compelling power? The Literary Art of Ayn Rand, a book published by The Atlas Society, brings together six expert analysts to focus on Rand's artistry: her mastery of aphorism and symbol; her brilliantly distinctive style; her technique of essentialistic characterization; her rigorous integration of all elements of a work to serve a single theme; her skill as an ingenious plotter; and much more. The nine essays in this collection bring out the depth and complexity that lie behind Rand's inspiring and entertaining writing. Below are a few selections from the book.

> Structural Integration in The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, by Kirsti Minsaas  
In her writings on art, Ayn Rand put great emphasis on the value of structural unity in an artwork. Explore how this was accomplished in Rand's main novels.

> The Stylization of Mind in Ayn Rand's Fiction, by Kirsti Minsaas
   Professor Minsaas explains Ayn Rand’s techniques for representing human psychology and conscious experience,   with a special focus on Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead.