A remarkable series of lectures on the art of creating effective nonfiction by one of the 20th century\'s most profound Writers and thinkers--now available for the first time in print.
They are all available in Signet editions, as is the magnificent statement of her artistic credo, The Romantic Manifesto..
The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, The Virtues of Selfishness, and Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal.
Rand\'s unique philosophy, Objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience.
It was with the publication of The Fountainhead (1943) and Atlas Shrugged (1957) that she achieved her spectacular success.
Anthem followed in 1938.
About the Author: Born February 2, 1905, Ayn Rand published her first novel, We the Living, in 1936.
From choosing a subject to polishing a draft to mastering an individual writing style--for authors of theoretical works or those leaning toward journalistic reporting--this crucial resource introduces the words and ideas of one of our most enduring authors to a new generation.
In these edited transcripts, Rand discusses the psychological aspects of writing, and the different roles played by the conscious and unconscious minds.
Based on the concept that the ability to create quality nonfiction is a skill that can be learned like any other, The Art of Nonfiction takes Readers through the writing process, step-by-step, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way.
Culled from sixteen informal lectures Ayn Rand delivered to a select audience in the late 1960s, this remarkable work offers indispensable guidance to the aspiring writer of nonfiction while providing Readers with a fascinating discourse on art and creation.
A remarkable series of lectures on the art of creating effective nonfiction by one of the 20th century\'s most profound Writers and thinkers--now available for the first time in print
