The novel 'ATLAS Shrugged' by Ayn Rand is a classic work of literature that has been widely read and discussed since its publication in 1957. The novel follows the story of Dagny Taggart, a woman who struggles to keep her family's railroad business afloat in a dystopian society where the government has taken control of the economy. The title of the novel comes from the phrase 'ATLAS Shrugged, ' which is used to describe the feeling of helplessness and despair that comes with the realization that one cannot change the world. The phrase is also used to symbolize the idea that individuals should take responsibility for their own lives and not rely on the government or anyone else to do it for them.