: Her magnum opus dramatizing the philosophy of rational self-interest.
: A moral and political defense of laissez-faire capitalism.
The typically refers to various anthologies or box sets rather than a single exhaustive physical volume, as her complete output spans multiple decades and genres including fiction, philosophy, and drama. The most comprehensive grouping of her material is held physically at the Ayn Rand Archives, while commercial "complete" editions usually focus on her four major novels and key philosophical essays. Major Components of the Collection
: Her first novel, set in Soviet Russia, exploring the individual's struggle against the state. Non-Fiction and Philosophy :
: A dystopian novella about the rediscovery of the individual "I" in a collectivist future.
: Her core work on the theory of knowledge.
: Retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble offer 4-book and 5-book sets that include her primary novels and The Virtue of Selfishness .
: Publishers like Penguin Random House offer consolidated e-book collections. Core Philosophical Themes