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Ideal
Ideal | Ayn Rand
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"Originally conceived as a novel but then transformed into a play by Ayn Rand, Ideal is the story of beautiful but tormented actress Kay Gonda. Accused of murder, she is on the run, and she turns for help to six fans who have written letters to her, each telling her that she represents their ideal a respectable family man, a far-left activist, a cynical artist, an evangelist, a playboy, and a lost soul. Each reacts to her plight in his own way, their reactions a glimpse into their secret selves and their true values. In the end, their responses to her pleas give Kay the answers she has been seeking. Ideal was written in 1934 as a novel, but Ayn Rand thought the theme of the piece would be better realized as a play and put the novel aside. Now both versions of Ideal are available for the first time ever to the millions of Ayn Rand fans around the world, giving them a unique opportunity to explore the creative process of Rand as she wrote first a book, then a play, and the differences between the two"--
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HOTPock3tt
Ideal | Ayn Rand
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#Idealbookatoir @BarbaraTheBibliophage My ideal place to read would be a really nice canopy bed (or a very whimsical windowsill) overlooking the ocean!! 💖📚😍I don‘t have access to either of these but I think it would add soo much atmosphere to my reading experience lol 😌

BarbaraTheBibliophage Oh nice! What a beautiful setting for a #bookatoir. 6y
HOTPock3tt @BarbaraTheBibliophage Thank you!! ❤️I only wish it was actually mine!!😌lol! (edited) 6y
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Africa_Reads
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A splendid and unique story revolving around a selfish and arrogant famous personality who is suspected to be on the run for murder.

She visits six of her fans who have written letters to her admiring or criticizing her work.

Its a strange story with an unexpected twist in the end.

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Clbelvil
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Ideal is a great look into Ayn Rand as a younger author. I feel it's character types and creation are super interesting as it seems to explore the ideal person. In exploring the idea of the ideal woman you can't help but explore the people around her and her effect.

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ChristieStratos
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"She walked as if the carpets and the stairs and the sidewalks rolled softly, soundlessly, from under the suspicion of her foot's touch."

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chelemin
Ideal | Ayn Rand

The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.

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messhallkitty
Ideal | Ayn Rand
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Everyone has a breaking point.

tinysparkslife I joined at last! :) 8y
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