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The work of women writers and novelists have shaped our cultural landscape and given voice to women's issues even before women had the right to vote. Meet some of the influential women who've put pen to paper - or fingers to the keyboard - to tell their stories and the stories of others.
Ayn Rand, Author of "The Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged"
Opinionated novelist Ayn Rand promoted her philosophy of objectivism through her two most famous novels featuring strong women and even stronger men. At times, her life was almost as unorthodox as her novels.

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